County

Zavala County, TX

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Texas

👥9,532Population
💰$41,685Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂32.0Median Age
🏠$88,188Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓20.4%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 6.1%Hispanic: 92.7%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.5%Race
White6.1%
Hispanic92.7%
Black0.9%
Asian0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
20%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty36.1% ▲ 261% above avg
College Grads20.4% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma124 (2.8%)
HS Graduate1,372 (31%)
Some College868 (19.6%)
Associates1,173 (26.5%)
Bachelors353 (8%)
Graduate Degree536 (12.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 19.6%Associates: 26.5%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 12.1%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College19.6%
Associates26.5%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate12.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.1%Renter: 28.9%Tenure
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,685 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$88,187 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$669/mo
Total Housing Units3,974
Vacant Units563

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Zavala County, TX

Zavala County is located in Texas and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,532 residents. With a median age of 32.02, it is a relatively young county.

Zavala County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $41,684 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.3%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 36.1% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Zavala County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $88,187 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $668. Homeownership rates are high at 71.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Zavala County are primarily Hispanic (92.65%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Zavala County, TX is a working-class 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 Zavala County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
78829 Batesville 1,033 $26,227 $52,000 0.0% 21.9%
78839 Crystal City 7,333 $43,769 $91,900 $448 8.3% 18.5%
78872 La Pryor 1,166 $42,270 $96,900 $2,056 7.9% 31.0%