ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 78404

Part of Corpus Christi, TX

Pop. 12,635·Nueces County·595th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,247/mo

Year-over-Year

+11.3%

Month-over-Month

+2.7%

vs US Median

-$685

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ZIP 78404 · $1,247

More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$970

1 BR

$1,050

2 BR

$1,290

3 BR

$1,700

4 BR+

$1,940

Research median

$1,290/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 78404 changed +11.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($61,280) is $1,532 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,290); a 3-bedroom is $1,700.

Rank in Corpus Christi

2nd cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Corpus Christi.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 78404. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,964/yr

At $1,247/mo median

Location

CityCorpus Christi

StateTX

CountyNueces County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 11.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+11.3% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78404 (Corpus Christi, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

12,635

Median income

$61,280

Median age

47.5

Renters

43.2%

Age distribution

17.4%

16.6%

28.1%

16.2%

21.7%

Under 1817.4%

18–3416.6%

35–5428.1%

55–6416.2%

65+21.7%

Gender

46.9%

53.1%

Male46.9%

Female53.1%

Race & ethnicity

44.4%

62.9%

White44.4%

Black4.7%

Hispanic62.9%

Asian1.2%

Education (25+)

19.4%

22.3%

35.2%

23.1%

No HS diploma19.4%

HS diploma22.3%

Some college35.2%

Bachelor's+23.1%

Housing tenure

56.8%

43.2%

Owner56.8%

Renter43.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78404 in Corpus Christi, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$49,473 → $61,280

up 23.9%

Population

15,650 → 12,635

down 19.3%

Renter share

50.2% → 43.2%

-7.0 pts

Bachelor's+

20.9% → 23.1%

+2.2 pts

Median age

41.1 → 47.5

+6.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $49,473 in 2021 to $61,280 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 15,650 to 12,635 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.3% change. About 43.2% of households rent today, against 50.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 20.9% to 23.1%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 78404 covers Corpus Christi, TX. The median rent here is $1,247/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($61,280/yr), ZIP 78404 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78404?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (about $24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,247/mo in ZIP 78404. The local median household income is $61,280/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78404?

Rent in ZIP 78404 has risen 11.3% over the past year.

How does ZIP 78404 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78404 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #595 of 693 at $1,247/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 78404 changed +11.3%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.