78418 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 78418 (Corpus Christi, Texas) pay a median of $4,758/year in property taxes on homes valued at $274,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.73%, which is 28% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 78418 is approximately $397, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kleberg County. This is $1,627 more than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 78418 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 75252 (1.73%) and 76574 (1.73%).

In Corpus Christi, property taxes represent approximately 5.2% of the median household income of $91,443, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas homestead properties enjoy a 10% annual appraisal increase cap, but only if you file your Homestead Exemption with the Kleberg County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase. The exemption shields a portion of assessed value from school taxation, typically reducing annual taxes by $400–$700 for Kleberg County homeowners. Contact the Kleberg CAD immediately after closing for your Notice of Appraised Value and file a protest by May 15 if the valuation exceeds comparable market sales.