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Corpus Christi, Texas · ZIP 78401

Corpus Christi — ZIP 78401

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Corpus Christi (78401) scores 36/100 — Below Average for Corpus Christi. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $101K.

36OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100
Avg math proficiency28%
Avg reading proficiency15%
Schools nearby2

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100
Typical home value$101K
Median rent$1,197/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$101K

Median Rent

$1,197/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

754

Violent Crime

138

Property Crime

616

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Nueces County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
COLES H S AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER07–12110
35%
8%
EVANS SESPK–05—
22%
22%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

4,668

Median Income

$41K

Homeownership

14%

Median Age

45.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78401 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 78401 has a school score of 49/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 78401 is approximately $101K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 78401 in Corpus Christi has an overall NeighborScore of 36/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.