The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78374 sells for about $270,000, 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 78374 — Portland
The housing market in the 78374 ZIP code is currently stable, reflecting broader trends in the Corpus Christi metropolitan area. While inventory levels remain sufficient, price growth has moderated compared to previous years, driven by local energy-sector employment stability and regional economic factors.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals working in the energy and industrial sectors who desire a suburban environment with proximity to Corpus Christi.
Median prices moved up 0.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 56 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 8.0% — 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 4.3%/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 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 78374, San Patricio County TX
The area is subject to coastal wind and flood risks typical of the Texas Gulf Coast, necessitating specific insurance considerations.
Portland serves as a residential hub for the Corpus Christi industrial and refining complex, benefiting from proximity to major energy sector employers.
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 commute via the US-181 corridor toward the Corpus Christi employment core, with transit options limited to personal vehicle use.
The area features access to Corpus Christi Bay, local community parks, and proximity to coastal fishing and water-based recreation.
The rental market is driven by demand from energy sector workers and families, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family and apartment offerings.
The economy is heavily anchored by the energy, refining, and port-related industries in the greater Corpus Christi area.
Transportation is dominated by highway corridors, specifically US-181, connecting the area to the regional employment hub.
Ongoing residential and commercial development continues to expand the footprint of the Portland area.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal utility district assessments where applicable.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal hazard exposure and regional windstorm requirements.
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.
- Hurricane Alley Waterpark4.38.2 mi
- In The Game Funtrackers4.416.1 mi
- Jumping World416.6 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park413.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's Corpus Christi4.113.9 mi
- Hilliard Center4.48.1 mi
- Doc's Seafood and Steaks4.419.5 mi
- Whataburger Field4.88.3 mi
- Corpus Christi Trade Center4.313.6 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.314.3 mi
- Texas State Aquarium4.67.8 mi
- USS Lexington Museum4.87.6 mi
- Selena Museum4.611.4 mi
- Selena Memorial Statue4.78.7 mi
- Cole Park4.610.2 mi
- USS Lexington Museum4.87.6 mi
- Selena Museum4.611.4 mi
- Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History4.68.1 mi
- Texas Maritime Museum4.718.5 mi
- Coffee Waves4.513.2 mi
- Cole Park4.610.2 mi
- Portland Municipal Park4.61.3 mi
- Water's Edge Park4.69.2 mi
- Heritage Park4.58.3 mi
- Salinas Park4.512.1 mi
- Marker 37 Marina4.619.6 mi
- Corpus Christi Yacht Club4.59.1 mi
- Laguna Madre RV Park and Marina4.519.9 mi
- Corpus Christi Marina4.68.9 mi
- Cove Harbor Marina and Drystack4.416 mi
- Lozano Golf Center4.512.2 mi
- Aquabite Market & Kitchen (Kitchen Hours)4.46.1 mi
- Pompano's Seafood House & Oyster Bar4.312.8 mi
- Jane's L-Head Seafood House4.69.1 mi
- Natural Grocers4.612.2 mi
- Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Aransas Pass4.39.7 mi
- Corpus Christi International Airport4.514.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Provides access to fishing, boating, and coastal views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.