ZIP Code 78401

In ZIP code 78401, part of Corpus Christi, homes carry a median value of $77,500, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 1.59% works out to roughly $1,232 a year in taxes on such a home. With median household income at $40,841, that bill equals about 3% of annual earnings, while per-capita income sits at $23,843. The combined sales tax rate of 8.25% adds to everyday costs. Even with comparatively low home values, the tax rate and income levels mean ownership still absorbs a meaningful share of what households bring in.