Provisional grade — derived from this report's measured data points; the county detector suite has not measured this geography yet. The measured ARED Score replaces it on the suite's next run.
ZIP 78405 — Corpus Christi
The housing market in 78405 remains highly affordable compared to the broader Corpus Christi area, with a median price point significantly below the city average. Market activity is characterized by steady, low-cost inventory that attracts first-time buyers and investors. Current conditions are stable, reflecting the area's long-term economic reliance on industrial and port-related employment.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious buyers and investors looking for entry-level housing opportunities in an urban setting.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 79 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.5% · poverty 28.0% — a mixed stability 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 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78405, Nueces County TX
The area experiences higher crime rates compared to the national average, with property and violent crime trends remaining a concern for local residents.
Schools serving this ZIP are generally rated below average, with many institutions facing challenges in academic performance metrics.
The area is subject to coastal wind and flood risks associated with the Gulf of Mexico, necessitating standard flood insurance coverage for many properties.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Corpus Christi industrial and port-related sectors, though this specific ZIP sees limited new large-scale commercial development.
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 typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major thoroughfares providing access to downtown Corpus Christi and industrial employment hubs.
The area features local neighborhood parks and is within a short drive of Corpus Christi's bayfront amenities, shopping centers, and recreational facilities.
The rental market is characterized by lower-than-average price points compared to the broader Texas market, with a high share of older, single-family rental stock.
The economy is anchored by the Port of Corpus Christi, petrochemical refining, and military installations, which provide the primary employment base for the region.
The area is served by the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority, with highway access via I-37 and SH 358.
Development is largely focused on infill projects and infrastructure maintenance rather than large-scale new construction.
The Nueces County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county, following state-mandated appraisal cycles.
Parcels are subject to taxes from the Corpus Christi Independent School District and the Del Mar College District.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal hazard exposure, with many properties requiring windstorm coverage through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Major local institution providing workforce training and higher education.
Regional landmark offering recreational access and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
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Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Standard trend model — solid = measured history · dashed = projection anchored at each line's last measured point, following that series' trailing pace (CAGR capped ±12%/yr) or trailing mean · projections are estimates, not measured reads · every charted series runs the standard 5-year historical window with a 1-year forecast, trimmed from the full retained ledger — the forecast always extends into the future year (a lagging ledger bridges to it) and stops there on purpose: authoritative, not wizardry · every price line is county-assessed value from the district CAD — the tier's same-parcel assessment roll-up on the momentum tile, the assessed trajectory in raw dollar levels and as a YoY-chained index (base 100), and the month-over-month pace from nearby comparable sales pooled from the research track; a tier without comps yet keeps its pace story with the assessed trend. Inventory, liquidity, price-cut and foreclosure lines run on the platform's own measured series.
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