The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78387 sells for about $271,999, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 78387 — Sinton
The housing market in 78387 shows steady growth with a median price of $271,999, supported by new construction activity like Sinton Ranch. While inventory remains limited, the market is balanced by consistent demand from local families and commuters. Overall, the area maintains a stable outlook as it continues to serve as an affordable residential option near the Corpus Christi metro area.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking affordable single-family housing options with a small-town atmosphere and reasonable access to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% 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 5.8% · poverty 14.5% — 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 10.0%/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 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78387, San Patricio County TX
Crime rates in Sinton are generally considered low compared to larger urban centers in the region, with local law enforcement maintaining a stable presence.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Sinton Independent School District, which is characterized by community-focused educational programs and moderate performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard coastal Texas climate risks, including potential for wind and flood events, necessitating standard property insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural support, regional industrial activity, and new residential developments like Sinton Ranch that are expanding the local housing stock.
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 US Highway 77 for commuting to employment hubs in the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
Local amenities include community parks, playgrounds, and access to regional outdoor recreation areas, with basic shopping and dining options available within the city limits.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand, with a mix of single-family rentals and smaller apartment complexes serving the local workforce.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, regional industrial services, and public sector employment, with proximity to Corpus Christi providing additional job opportunities.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US Highway 77 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is currently concentrated on expanding residential capacity to accommodate growth in the local workforce.
The San Patricio County Appraisal District manages property assessments for the area, following standard Texas property tax code procedures.
Parcels are subject to Sinton ISD taxes and local municipal utility district assessments where applicable.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional windstorm and flood risk profiles common to the Texas Gulf Coast.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state with relatively fast timelines for lenders.
Texas requires sellers to provide a standard disclosure notice regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 78387 profile 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.
- B&B Theatres Portland Northshore 84.218.5 mi
- The Bar-B-Q Man Restaurant & Catering4.519.3 mi
- Boneshakers4.819 mi
- Rob and Bessie Welder Park4.41 mi
- USS Lexington Museum4.820 mi
- Selena Museum4.619.4 mi
- Rob and Bessie Welder Park4.41 mi
- Corpus Christi International Airport4.520.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.