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U.S. ZIP Code · TX78417

Nueces County · Corpus Christi, TX

Typical home value

$196,916[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.7%
5-year / yr
+0.4%
10-year / yr
+3.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-30.7%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
-24.8%
ZIP 78417 location in TX
Location of ZIP 78417 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 78417 is worth $196,916. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.7%. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,538[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Nueces County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
4,703[3]
Median household income
$53,750[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Nueces County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-661[5]
Moved in
7,455
Moved out
8,116

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • LOS ENCINOS SES

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · CORPUS CHRISTI ISD

    309 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$996
Loan principal$157,533
Down payment$39,383
Total interest paid$200,924

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,371
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
58th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
62nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78417?
The typical home in 78417 is worth $196,916, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 78417?
Home values in 78417 are down 0.7% over the past year, and up 0.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 78417?
The effective property tax rate in 78417 is 1.3% — roughly $2,538 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 78417?
ZIP code 78417 has a population of 4,703 and a median household income of $53,750.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Corpus Christi, TX

    Typical home
    $196,787
    Gross yield
    10.6%
  • Corpus Christi, TX

    Typical home
    $198,119
    Gross yield
    8.1%
  • Odem, TX

    Typical home
    $198,918
    Gross yield
  • Corpus Christi, TX

    Typical home
    $208,219
    Gross yield
  • Corpus Christi, TX

    Typical home
    $176,954
    Gross yield
    9.5%
  • Robstown, TX

    Typical home
    $174,215
    Gross yield

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