The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78381 sells for about $269,753, or $160 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.3%), a market in balance. Homes take about 56 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 78381 — Rockport
The housing market in the 78381 area remains stable, reflecting broader trends in the Corpus Christi metropolitan region. While inventory levels have seen slight fluctuations, price growth has remained modest, indicating a balanced market environment for buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers and those seeking affordable coastal-adjacent living, offering a quieter environment compared to the urban core of Corpus Christi.
Median prices moved up 0.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 56 days on market with 4.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78381, Nueces County TX
The area is subject to coastal wind and flood risks typical of the Texas Gulf Coast, necessitating comprehensive property insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Corpus Christi industrial and energy sectors, with limited new residential development activity reported within this specific ZIP.
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).
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting to employment centers in the Corpus Christi metropolitan area, with limited public transit options available.
Local recreation is centered on proximity to coastal access, fishing, and outdoor activities typical of the Gulf region, with limited commercial shopping districts within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand driven by local workforce needs, with limited new multi-family inventory and stable vacancy rates.
The economy is heavily influenced by the Corpus Christi energy, shipping, and tourism sectors, which serve as the primary employment anchors for the region.
The area is served by regional highway corridors connecting to Corpus Christi, with minimal public transit infrastructure.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
The Nueces County Appraisal District manages property assessments, utilizing annual market value adjustments based on comparable sales data.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes, county taxes, and potential special utility district assessments for water and drainage.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the area's high exposure to hurricane and windstorm risks, with many properties requiring specialized coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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 Center4.411.3 mi
- Paradise Key Dockside Bar & Grill4.22.4 mi
- Port Royal Ocean Resort419.7 mi
- Sandcastle Condominiums & Event Center4.314.1 mi
- Rockport Beach4.60.6 mi
- B&B Theatres Portland Northshore 84.218.1 mi
- Goose Island State Park4.68.8 mi
- Roberts Point Park4.712.4 mi
- Rockport Beach Park4.71.1 mi
- Texas Maritime Museum4.70.4 mi
- The Big Tree4.710.2 mi
- Texas Maritime Museum4.70.4 mi
- Fulton Mansion State Historic Site4.82.8 mi
- Lydia Ann Lighthouse4.310.8 mi
- Fire It! Ceramics4.713.3 mi
- The Patton Center4.912.7 mi
- Goose Island State Park4.68.8 mi
- Roberts Point Park4.712.4 mi
- Rockport Beach Park4.71.1 mi
- Conn Brown HarborPoint Park4.59.8 mi
- Fulton Beach Park4.73.3 mi
- Copano Bay State Fishing Pier4.56.6 mi
- Cove Harbor Marina and Drystack4.42.4 mi
- Rockport Harbor4.70.4 mi
- Fulton Harbor Park4.53.3 mi
- Hampton's Landing Marina & RV4.610.8 mi
- Paul's Seafood Market4.513 mi
- Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Aransas Pass4.39.6 mi
- Flower's Shrimp Market4.80.6 mi
- Alby's Seafood4.43.1 mi
- Palm Plaza410 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides direct access to Gulf Coast fishing and boating areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.