The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78351 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 78351 — Driscoll
The housing market in the 78351 ZIP code remains stable, characterized by low turnover and a rural demographic profile. While the broader Corpus Christi market shows signs of price moderation and increased inventory, this specific area maintains consistent, albeit limited, activity levels.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a rural, small-town lifestyle who are comfortable with a commute to larger employment hubs, as it offers lower density and housing costs compared to the urban core.
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 4.5% · poverty 18.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78351, Nueces County TX
Not determinable for the specific ZIP code; regional crime trends in the Corpus Christi area are monitored by local law enforcement and vary by neighborhood.
Schools serving the Driscoll area are part of the local independent school district system, with performance ratings generally aligned with state accountability standards.
The area is subject to coastal weather risks, including hurricane and wind exposure, necessitating standard property insurance coverage for the region.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Corpus Christi industrial and port-related sectors, with limited new large-scale development reported within the immediate ZIP boundaries.
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 regional highways providing connections to employment centers in Corpus Christi.
Local recreation is primarily rural in nature, with limited immediate access to major urban parks or shopping districts within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, with rents reflecting broader regional trends in the Corpus Christi metro area.
The economy is largely supported by the agricultural sector and proximity to the industrial and logistics hubs of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with limited public transit infrastructure available in this rural ZIP code.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported as under construction within the ZIP code.
The Nueces County Appraisal District manages property assessments for the area, following standard Texas property tax code procedures.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and county-level assessments, with potential additional levies for local emergency services.
Property insurance premiums in this coastal region are influenced by windstorm and flood risk assessments, with market health tied to state-level insurance trends.
Texas operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for expedited processes under the deed of trust.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a written notice of property condition to buyers, detailing 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 Fairgrounds4.510.8 mi
- Lucky Strike Corpus Christi4.119.7 mi
- Javelina Stadium4.512.2 mi
- Rockin' K Farms | South Texas Pumpkin Fest4.414.1 mi
- King Ranch Museum4.412.2 mi
- Nueces County North Park4.511.1 mi
- King Ranch Museum4.412.2 mi
- Nueces County North Park4.511.1 mi
- Corpus Christi International Airport4.517.1 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 green space serving the immediate area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.