County

Zapata County, TX

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Texas

👥13,855Population
💰$37,609Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂31.4Median Age
🏠$89,444Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 4.8%Hispanic: 93.9%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 0.5%Race
White4.8%
Hispanic93.9%
Black0.3%
Asian0.8%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
24%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
19%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty36.8% ▲ 268% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 64% above avg
No HS Diploma244 (4.4%)
HS Graduate2,285 (41.5%)
Some College713 (13%)
Associates717 (13%)
Bachelors519 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree1,027 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 4.4%HS Grad: 41.5%Some College: 13%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS4.4%
HS Grad41.5%
Some College13.0%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,609 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$89,443 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$566/mo
Total Housing Units6,160
Vacant Units1,548

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Zapata County, TX

Zapata County is located in Texas and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,855 residents. With a median age of 31.41, it is a relatively young county.

Zapata County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $37,609 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.0%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 36.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Zapata County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $89,443 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $566. Homeownership rates are high at 74.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Zapata County are primarily Hispanic (93.93%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Zapata County, TX is a lower-income area in Texas. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Zapata County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
78067 San Ygnacio 719 $71,208 $86,600 — 0.0% 26.1%
78076 Zapata 13,085 $35,763 $89,600 $566 8.5% 28.4%

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