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Corpus Christi, Texas · ZIP 78405

Corpus Christi — ZIP 78405

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Corpus Christi (78405) scores 41/100 — Below Average for Corpus Christi. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $79K.

41OUT 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%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100
Avg math proficiency30%
Avg reading proficiency42%
Schools nearby6

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100
Typical home value$79K

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

$79K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 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
HAROLD T BRANCH ACADEMY FOR CAREER & TECHNICAL ED09–12248
52%
62%
SHAW SESPK–05638
32%
37%
WEST OSO H S09–12491
27%
38%
PROMESA COLLEGE PREP WEST CORPUS CHRISTIPK–11358
27%
52%
ZAVALA ELPK–05433
22%
27%
WEST OSO J H06–08391
22%
37%

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

14,442

Median Income

$38K

Homeownership

51%

Median Age

37 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78405 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 78405 has a school score of 59/100. 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 78405 is approximately $79K. 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 78405 in Corpus Christi has an overall NeighborScore of 41/100. 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.