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ZIP 78414

Pop. 54,263·Nueces County·398th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,542/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.8%
Month-over-Month
-5.1%
vs US Median
-$420
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 78414 · $1,542
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$2,170
4 BR+
$2,480
Research median
$1,650/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,504/yr
At $1,542/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyNueces County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.8% YoY, -5.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78414 (Corpus Christi, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 38.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,263
Median income
$98,771
Median age
33
Renters
37.9%
Age distribution
26.9%
25.8%
28.2%
Under 1826.9%
18–3425.8%
35–5428.2%
55–648.4%
65+10.8%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
43.5%
54.4%
White43.5%
Black3.4%
Hispanic54.4%
Asian6.1%
Education (25+)
18.4%
37.2%
38.9%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma18.4%
Some college37.2%
Bachelor's+38.9%
Housing tenure
62.1%
37.9%
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78414 in Corpus Christi, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,429 → $1,542
up 7.9%
Income
$87,231 → $98,771
up 13.2%
Population
46,133 → 54,263
up 17.6%
Renter share
36.2% → 37.9%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
34.9% → 38.9%
+4.0 pts
Median age
34.3 → 33
-1.3 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 78414 in Corpus Christi, TX paid around $1,429 a month. That figure now sits near $1,542, up 7.9% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $98,771 today, compared with $87,231 five years earlier. 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 78414 in Corpus Christi, TX adding about 8,130 residents over the five-year window, up 17.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 36.2% to 37.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 34.9% to 38.9% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 78414 covers Corpus Christi, TX. The median rent here is $1,542/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($98,771/yr), ZIP 78414 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78414?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78414 (Corpus Christi, TX) is $1,542. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78414 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78414's median rent of $1,542/mo is $420 (21%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 78414 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78414 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #398 out of 695 ZIPs at $1,542/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78414?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,542/mo in ZIP 78414. The local median household income is $98,771/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78414?

Rent in ZIP 78414 has decreased 4.8% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78414 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78414 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,542/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($98,771/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78414 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78414 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.9% of ZIP 78414 households are renters, while 62.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78414 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78414 compare to the rest of Corpus Christi?

ZIP 78414 is pricier than Corpus Christi as a whole. At $1,542/mo, it's $114 above the Corpus Christi citywide median of $1,428/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78414 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78414 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,542/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 78414's median household income ($98,771/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78414 19%Benchmark 30%
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