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ZIP 78412

Pop. 38,631·Nueces County·556th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,316/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
-$649
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ZIP 78412 · $1,316
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,380
Research median
$1,580/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,792/yr
At $1,316/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyNueces County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 8.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.2% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78412 (Corpus Christi, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,631
Median income
$61,215
Median age
31.8
Renters
55.1%
Age distribution
18.3%
35.7%
20.4%
15.5%
Under 1818.3%
18–3435.7%
35–5420.4%
55–6410%
65+15.5%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
50.2%
54.4%
White50.2%
Black4.1%
Hispanic54.4%
Asian4.1%
Education (25+)
25.4%
34.7%
31.9%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma25.4%
Some college34.7%
Bachelor's+31.9%
Housing tenure
44.9%
55.1%
Owner44.9%
Renter55.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78412 in Corpus Christi, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,307 → $1,316
up 0.7%
Income
$51,280 → $61,215
up 19.4%
Population
41,071 → 38,631
down 5.9%
Renter share
53.4% → 55.1%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
28.2% → 31.9%
+3.7 pts
Median age
29.5 → 31.8
+2.3 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 78412 in Corpus Christi, TX paid around $1,307 a month. That figure now sits near $1,316, up 0.7% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $51,280 to $61,215 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.4% shift. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 78412 in Corpus Christi, TX losing about 2,440 residents over the five-year window, down 5.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 53.4% to 55.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.2% to 31.9% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 78412 in Corpus Christi, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78412 covers Corpus Christi, TX. The median rent here is $1,316/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($61,215/yr), ZIP 78412 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78412?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78412 (Corpus Christi, TX) is $1,316. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78412 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78412's median rent of $1,316/mo is $649 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78412 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78412 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #556 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,316/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78412?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,316/mo in ZIP 78412. The local median household income is $61,215/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78412?

Rent in ZIP 78412 has decreased 8.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78412 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78412 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,316/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($61,215/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78412 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78412 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.1% of ZIP 78412 households are renters, while 44.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78412 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78412 compare to the rest of Corpus Christi?

ZIP 78412 is more affordable than Corpus Christi overall. At $1,316/mo, it's $99 below the Corpus Christi citywide median of $1,415/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78412 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78412 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,316/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 78412's median household income ($61,215/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78412 26%Benchmark 30%
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