Sales tax in Corpus Christi, TX
The combined sales tax rate in Corpus Christi, TX is 8.25%, effective 2026-07-01.
Last verified
- ZIP codes
- 23 on file · 9 wholly inside the city limits
- County
- Nueces County
- Levied by
- Texas, Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi MTA and Corpus Christi Crime Con
How the combined rate in Corpus Christi, TX is made up
Each government below levies its own share. A seller collects them together at the till and passes each share to the authority that levied it.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | state | 6.25% | Jul 1, 2026 | Current local sales/use tax rates |
| Corpus Christi | city | 1.375% | Jul 1, 2026 | Current local sales/use tax rates |
| Corpus Christi MTA | transit authority | 0.5% | Jul 1, 2026 | Current local sales/use tax rates |
| Corpus Christi Crime Con | special purpose district | 0.125% | Jul 1, 2026 | Current local sales/use tax rates |
| Combined rate | 8.25% | |||
ZIP codes in Corpus Christi
23 on file — 9 wholly inside the city limits and 14 crossing them. Each has its own page.
9 ZIP codes wholly inside Corpus Christi
Every address in these is inside the city limits, so all of them pay Corpus Christi's rate.
| ZIP code | Combined rate | Also reaches |
|---|---|---|
| 78401 | 8.25% | no other city |
| 78404 | 8.25% | no other city |
| 78405 | 8.25% | no other city |
| 78411 | 8.25% | no other city |
| 78412 | 8.25% | no other city |
| 78413 | 8.25% | no other city |
| 78414 | 8.25% | no other city |
| 78416 | 8.25% | no other city |
| 78419 | 8.25% | no other city |
14 ZIP codes crossing the city line
Part of each of these lies outside Corpus Christi. An address in one may be taxed at a neighbour's rate instead, and the figure shown is the most likely one across the whole ZIP code.
| ZIP code | Combined rate | Also reaches |
|---|---|---|
| 78362 | ~8.25% (6.25%–8.25%) | Aransas Pass, Ingleside and Ingleside On The Bay |
| 78370 | ~8.25% (6.25%–8.25%) | Odem |
| 78373 | ~7.75% (6.25%–7.75%) | Aransas Pass and Port Aransas |
| 78374 | ~8.25% (6.25%–8.25%) | Gregory, Ingleside and Portland |
| 78380 | ~8.25% (6.75%–8.25%) | Driscoll, Petronila and Robstown |
| 78402 | ~8.25% (6.25%–8.25%) | Portland |
| 78406 | ~7.625% (6.25%–7.625%) | no other city |
| 78407 | ~7.625% (6.25%–7.625%) | no other city |
| 78408 | ~7.625% (6.25%–7.625%) | no other city |
| 78409 | ~7.625% (6.25%–7.625%) | no other city |
| 78410 | ~7.625% (6.25%–7.625%) | no other city |
| 78415 | ~7.625% (6.25%–7.625%) | no other city |
| 78417 | ~7.625% (6.25%–7.625%) | no other city |
| 78418 | ~8.125% (6.75%–8.125%) | no other city |
What can change the tax you pay in Corpus Christi, TX
- ZIP codes shared with a neighbour. 6 of Corpus Christi's 23 ZIP codes are also reached by Aransas Pass, Ingleside, Portland and Driscoll and 6 other places, so an address in one of them can owe a neighbour's rate instead of Corpus Christi's.
- Special districts. Corpus Christi Crime Con and Corpus Christi MTA levy on top of the state, county and city. Districts like these are the usual reason two addresses a street apart pay different totals.
- What you are buying. Categories are not taxed alike. The calculator switches between general merchandise, prepared food and lodging, which are the categories we hold rates for here.
How Corpus Christi compares with the rest of Texas
Corpus Christi's 8.25% is the highest combined rate on file in Texas. Of the state's 2,598 ZIP codes with a figure, 1,235 land on the same one, 1,363 carry a lower figure and 0 a higher one. Across Texas the combined rate runs from 6.25% to 8.25%. See every city in Texas.
| Combined rate | ZIP codes | Which is this city |
|---|---|---|
| ~8.25% | 1,235 | Corpus Christi |
| ~7.25% | 387 | |
| ~6.75% | 306 | |
| ~7.75% | 287 | |
| ~6.25% | 188 |
Counted from ZIP-code figures. A tilde marks a band where some ZIP codes cross a tax boundary and are counted at their most likely rate.
How sales tax is collected
The seller generally collects the tax from the buyer at the point of sale and passes it to the authorities that levied it. In most states it is added at the till rather than included in the advertised price. Read how sales tax works, including sourcing rules, online purchases and who is required to collect.
Rates last verified: Sep 4, 2026. This is when the source was last read, not when this page was last edited.
TaxAndTips provides informational estimates from published tax-rate data. Actual tax treatment can depend on the product or service, the exact address, the transaction, exemption status and applicable law. For official obligations, consult the taxing authority or a qualified tax professional.
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