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ZIP 78415

Pop. 43,080·Nueces County·425th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,499/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$466
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ZIP 78415 · $1,499
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$2,040
Research median
$1,360/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
$17,988/yr
At $1,499/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyNueces County
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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 (-3.0% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78415 (Corpus Christi, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,080
Median income
$54,990
Median age
33.9
Renters
39.8%
Age distribution
30.1%
21.3%
24.6%
14.8%
Under 1830.1%
18–3421.3%
35–5424.6%
55–649.2%
65+14.8%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
41.4%
84.3%
White41.4%
Black1.9%
Hispanic84.3%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
22.5%
37.4%
28.9%
No HS diploma22.5%
HS diploma37.4%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+11.2%
Housing tenure
60.2%
39.8%
Owner60.2%
Renter39.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78415 in Corpus Christi, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,255 → $54,990
up 11.6%
Population
41,583 → 43,080
up 3.6%
Renter share
44% → 39.8%
-4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
9.9% → 11.2%
+1.3 pts

Household income in the area moved from $49,255 to $54,990 across the same window, up 11.6% versus 2021. The population has grown by 3.6% since 2021, moving from about 41,583 residents to roughly 43,080. Renters now make up 39.8% of households, compared with 44% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78415 covers Corpus Christi, TX. The median rent here is $1,499/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($54,990/yr), ZIP 78415 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78415?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78415 (Corpus Christi, TX) is $1,499. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78415 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78415's median rent of $1,499/mo is $466 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78415 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78415 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #425 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,499/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78415?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,499/mo in ZIP 78415. The local median household income is $54,990/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78415?

Rent in ZIP 78415 has decreased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78415 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78415 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,499/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($54,990/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78415 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78415 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.8% of ZIP 78415 households are renters, while 60.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78415 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78415 compare to the rest of Corpus Christi?

ZIP 78415 is pricier than Corpus Christi as a whole. At $1,499/mo, it's $84 above the Corpus Christi citywide median of $1,415/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78415 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78415 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,499/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 78415's median household income ($54,990/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78415 33%Benchmark 30%
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