The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78358 sells for about $349,999, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,292 a month.
ZIP 78358 — Fulton
The housing market in 78358 is currently experiencing a cooling phase, characterized by a decline in year-over-year prices and a high volume of active inventory relative to sales. High insurance costs and seasonal demand patterns are primary drivers of the current market pace. Figures for this report utilize a combination of ZIP-specific data and broader Corpus Christi metropolitan market trends where local granularity is limited.
This area is well-suited for retirees, vacation-home buyers, and those seeking a coastal lifestyle, though it requires careful consideration of insurance costs and seasonal market fluctuations.
Median prices moved down 4.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 5.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 12.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78358, Aransas County TX
Not determinable for this specific ZIP code; regional crime data for the Corpus Christi metropolitan area is generally consistent with national averages for mid-sized coastal cities.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Aransas County Independent School District, which maintains standard state accountability ratings.
The area is located in a high-risk coastal zone prone to hurricane-force winds and storm surge, necessitating specialized windstorm and flood insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by coastal tourism, local maritime industries, and proximity to the broader Corpus Christi industrial and energy sector.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Commuting primarily involves regional highway access toward Rockport and Corpus Christi; public transit options are limited, necessitating personal vehicle use.
The area features significant coastal access, including fishing, boating, and proximity to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge and local waterfront parks.
The rental market is heavily influenced by seasonal tourism and short-term rental demand, which creates pressure on long-term housing availability.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, commercial fishing, and support services for the regional energy and maritime industries.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use along coastal highway corridors; regional transit infrastructure is minimal.
Development is largely focused on coastal residential maintenance and small-scale commercial expansion to support tourism.
The Aransas County Appraisal District manages property assessments with a focus on coastal market valuations.
Parcels are subject to Aransas County ISD taxes and various local utility and drainage district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to significant windstorm and flood exposure in this coastal ZIP code.
Texas operates under a non-judicial foreclosure doctrine, allowing for expedited processes following proper notice.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure notice regarding the condition of the property to potential buyers.
Data derived from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables and local county profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Aransas Pass Aquatic Center4.414.3 mi
- Paradise Key Dockside Bar & Grill4.25.5 mi
- Sandcastle Condominiums & Event Center4.317.3 mi
- Rockport Beach4.62.7 mi
- Rock Bottom Park & Pub4.53.2 mi
- Treasure Island4.416 mi
- Goose Island State Park4.65.8 mi
- Rockport Beach Park4.72.4 mi
- Texas Maritime Museum4.72.8 mi
- The Big Tree4.77.1 mi
- Fulton Mansion State Historic Site4.80.5 mi
- Texas Maritime Museum4.72.8 mi
- Fulton Mansion State Historic Site4.80.5 mi
- Lydia Ann Lighthouse4.313.9 mi
- Fire It! Ceramics4.716.5 mi
- The Patton Center4.915.8 mi
- Goose Island State Park4.65.8 mi
- Rockport Beach Park4.72.4 mi
- Conn Brown HarborPoint Park4.512.9 mi
- Fulton Beach Park4.70.2 mi
- Memorial Park4.82.2 mi
- Copano Bay State Fishing Pier4.53.4 mi
- Cove Harbor Marina and Drystack4.45.5 mi
- Rockport Harbor4.72.8 mi
- Fulton Harbor Park4.50.2 mi
- Hampton's Landing Marina & RV4.613.9 mi
- Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Aransas Pass4.312.4 mi
- Flower's Shrimp Market4.83.8 mi
- Alby's Seafood4.40.2 mi
- Palm Plaza412.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional attraction known for birdwatching and coastal habitat conservation.
A central hub for local fishing, dining, and maritime recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.