ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 78413

Part of Corpus Christi, TX

Pop. 34,289·Nueces County·575th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,284/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.7%

Month-over-Month

-0.7%

vs US Median

-$648

Reported rents

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ZIP 78413 · $1,284

More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,080

1 BR

$1,170

2 BR

$1,430

3 BR

$1,880

4 BR+

$2,150

Research median

$1,430/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

Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 78413 usually run 1.5% below trend in February and 1.6% above it in July, about $40 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 78413 is 0.7% below its high of $1,293 in August 2026, at $1,284 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 78413 changed +1.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($72,815) is $1,820 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,430); a 3-bedroom is $1,880.

Rank in Corpus Christi

3rd cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Corpus Christi.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 78413. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,408/yr

At $1,284/mo median

Location

CityCorpus Christi

StateTX

CountyNueces County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.7% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78413 (Corpus Christi, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 30% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

34,289

Median income

$72,815

Median age

38.1

Renters

42.8%

Age distribution

20.7%

25.8%

24.1%

12.6%

16.8%

Under 1820.7%

18–3425.8%

35–5424.1%

55–6412.6%

65+16.8%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

49.3%

58.9%

White49.3%

Black4.2%

Hispanic58.9%

Asian3.1%

Education (25+)

26%

35.4%

30%

No HS diploma8.6%

HS diploma26%

Some college35.4%

Bachelor's+30%

Housing tenure

57.2%

42.8%

Owner57.2%

Renter42.8%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 78413 in Corpus Christi, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,232 → $1,284

up 4.2%

Income

$73,859 → $72,815

down 1.4%

Population

36,989 → 34,289

down 7.3%

Renter share

44.3% → 42.8%

-1.5 pts

Bachelor's+

30.8% → 30%

-0.8 pts

Median age

35.5 → 38.1

+2.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 78413 in Corpus Christi, TX stood at $1,232 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,284, reflecting a 4.2% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $72,815 today, compared with $73,859 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 7.3% since 2021, moving from about 36,989 residents to roughly 34,289. Renters now make up 42.8% of households, compared with 44.3% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 78413 covers Corpus Christi, TX. The median rent here is $1,284/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($72,815/yr), ZIP 78413 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78413?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,284/mo in ZIP 78413. The local median household income is $72,815/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78413?

Rent in ZIP 78413 has risen 1.7% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.7% below its high of $1,293 in August 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 78413?

Asking rents in ZIP 78413 are usually lowest in February, about 1.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.6% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $40 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 78413 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78413 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #575 of 693 at $1,284/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 78413 changed +1.7%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.