The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78339 sells for about $269,753, 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 $1,800 a month.
ZIP 78339 — Banquete
The housing market in the 78339 ZIP code remains stable, reflecting broader trends in the Corpus Christi metropolitan area. While regional inventory has increased, local demand remains consistent, driven by affordability relative to larger urban centers. Market conditions are currently balanced, with modest price growth and steady sales activity.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural-adjacent lifestyle with proximity to the employment and service hubs of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
Median prices moved up 0.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 56 days on market with 4.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 18.0% — 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 7.1%/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 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78339, Nueces County TX
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional crime data for the Corpus Christi metropolitan area is monitored by local law enforcement agencies.
Schools serving the Banquete area are primarily managed by the Banquete Independent School District, which provides local educational services.
The area is subject to coastal weather patterns, including hurricane and tropical storm risks common to the Texas Gulf Coast, necessitating standard flood and wind insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Corpus Christi industrial base, including energy, shipping, and military sectors, with limited new residential development within the immediate CDP.
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 access to major regional corridors connecting the area to employment centers in Corpus Christi.
Local recreation is centered on community-based facilities and proximity to regional outdoor amenities, including hunting, fishing, and coastal access within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and families seeking affordable housing options.
The economy is heavily influenced by the Corpus Christi metropolitan area, featuring major sectors in energy, petrochemicals, and logistics.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with regional connectivity provided by state highways linking to the Corpus Christi urban core.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and agricultural land use, with no major large-scale commercial projects currently reported.
The Nueces County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county, adhering to state-mandated appraisal standards.
Parcels are subject to taxation by the Banquete Independent School District, Nueces County, and regional hospital or utility districts as applicable.
Property insurance premiums in this region are influenced by coastal hazard exposure, with market health dependent on regional catastrophe loss history.
Texas operates under a non-judicial foreclosure doctrine, allowing for expedited processes following proper notice and cure periods.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure notice to buyers regarding the condition of the property, covering known defects and material issues.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
- Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds4.58.9 mi
- Javelina Stadium4.519.6 mi
- Rockin' K Farms | South Texas Pumpkin Fest4.44.5 mi
- Movies Inc Calallen4.610.6 mi
- Labonte Park4.211.8 mi
- Nueces County North Park4.56.9 mi
- King Ranch Museum4.420 mi
- Hazel Bazemore -Calallen Park4.610.3 mi
- Labonte Park4.211.8 mi
- Nueces County North Park4.56.9 mi
- Hilltop Park And Trails4.612.7 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.310.7 mi
- Five Points Shopping Center4.310.6 mi
- Corpus Christi International Airport4.517.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local green space serving the immediate community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.