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ZIP 78413

Pop. 34,289·Nueces County·600th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,237/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
+6.5%
vs US Median
-$728
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ZIP 78413 · $1,237
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,844/yr
At $1,237/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyNueces County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, +6.5% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Census figures show median household income at $72,815 today, compared with $73,859 five years earlier. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78413 covers Corpus Christi, TX. The median rent here is $1,237/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($72,815/yr), ZIP 78413 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78413?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78413 (Corpus Christi, TX) is $1,237. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78413 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78413's median rent of $1,237/mo is $728 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78413 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78413 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #600 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,237/mo.

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 $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,237/mo in ZIP 78413. The local median household income is $72,815/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78413?

Rent in ZIP 78413 has increased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78413 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78413 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,237/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($72,815/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78413 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78413 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.8% of ZIP 78413 households are renters, while 57.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78413 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78413 compare to the rest of Corpus Christi?

ZIP 78413 is more affordable than Corpus Christi overall. At $1,237/mo, it's $178 below the Corpus Christi citywide median of $1,415/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78413 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78413 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,237/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 78413's median household income ($72,815/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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