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ZIP 78418

Pop. 29,790·Nueces County·164th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,836/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$129
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ZIP 78418 · $1,836
More expensive than 51% 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
$22,032/yr
At $1,836/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, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78418 (Corpus Christi, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,790
Median income
$92,445
Median age
43.6
Renters
31.8%
Age distribution
20.1%
16.7%
28.6%
15.1%
19.4%
Under 1820.1%
18–3416.7%
35–5428.6%
55–6415.1%
65+19.4%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
68.2%
28.6%
White68.2%
Black3.3%
Hispanic28.6%
Asian2.9%
Education (25+)
22.9%
35.9%
32.5%
No HS diploma8.7%
HS diploma22.9%
Some college35.9%
Bachelor's+32.5%
Housing tenure
68.2%
31.8%
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78418 in Corpus Christi, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,607 → $1,836
up 14.3%
Income
$80,906 → $92,445
up 14.3%
Population
30,015 → 29,790
down 0.7%
Renter share
36.7% → 31.8%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
32.3% → 32.5%
+0.2 pts
Median age
41.3 → 43.6
+2.3 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 78418 in Corpus Christi, TX has climbed by $229 per month, settling near $1,836 after starting the period at $1,607. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $80,906 in 2021 to $92,445 more recently. About 31.8% of households rent today, against 36.7% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 78418 in Corpus Christi, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78418 covers Corpus Christi, TX. The median rent here is $1,836/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 24% of local median household income ($92,445/yr), ZIP 78418 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78418?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78418 (Corpus Christi, TX) is $1,836. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78418 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78418's median rent of $1,836/mo is $129 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78418 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78418 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #164 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,836/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78418?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,836/mo in ZIP 78418. The local median household income is $92,445/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78418?

Rent in ZIP 78418 has decreased 4.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78418 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78418 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,836/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($92,445/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78418 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78418 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.8% of ZIP 78418 households are renters, while 68.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78418 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78418 compare to the rest of Corpus Christi?

ZIP 78418 is pricier than Corpus Christi as a whole. At $1,836/mo, it's $421 above the Corpus Christi citywide median of $1,415/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78418 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78418 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,836/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 78418's median household income ($92,445/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78418 24%Benchmark 30%
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