City

Zapata, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Zapata County  ·  Texas

👥13,085Population
💰$35,763Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂31.0Median Age
🏠$89,600Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 73% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 4.8%Hispanic: 93.6%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 0.5%Race
White4.8%
Hispanic93.6%
Black0.3%
Asian0.8%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
24%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
19%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty38.4% ▲ 284% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 73% above avg
No HS Diploma244 (4.8%)
HS Graduate2,055 (40.1%)
Some College682 (13.3%)
Associates694 (13.5%)
Bachelors473 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree981 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 4.8%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS4.8%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College13.3%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.7%Renter: 26.3%Tenure
Owner73.7%
Renter26.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,763 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$89,600 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$566/mo
Total Housing Units5,684
Vacant Units1,320

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About Zapata, TX

Zapata is a city in Texas, located in Zapata County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,085 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31 years.

Economically, Zapata is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,763 is well below the national average. Approximately 38.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Zapata is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $566 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Zapata is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (93.57%).

Zapata, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Zapata
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78076 13,085 $35,763 $89,600 $566 8.5% 28.4% 73.7%