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Zapata, TX

Census-designated place in Zapata County, Texas.

Population

4,897

Land area

7.6sq mi

People per sq mi

641

ZIP codes

0

Zapata and its ZIP codes

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Zapata at a glance

  • Zapata is about 5.5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $45,488, 42% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,900 (56% below Texas) and median rent is $395 a month.

Local data for Zapata, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Zapata, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$45,488

Poverty rate

32.5%

Median home value

$124,900

Median rent

$395/mo

Homeownership

68.0%

Bachelor's or higher

24.2%

Median age

38.5

Average commute

23.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,806), German Americans (204), Vietnamese Americans (84).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Zapata County. PPP loans are for Zapata.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.1%

Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$41,232

2,954 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$34,617

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$47.8M

FY 2026, $3,442 per person

Zapata County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Zapata, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.3%
  • Carpooled15.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home9.0%

Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Zapata, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

482

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

30

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

98° / 47°F

20.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Zapata, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.4%

U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts

Diabetes

19.9%

U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts

Smoking

13.7%

U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

37.1%

U.S. 11.1% +26.0 pts

Cities near Zapata

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MedinaCensus-designated place1.6 mi1.8
Falcon Lake EstatesCensus-designated place2.3 mi0.7
Siesta ShoresCensus-designated place3.5 mi0.7
Las PalmasCensus-designated place3.5 mi0.1
Falcon MesaCensus-designated place3.6 mi1.5
RamirenoCensus-designated place11 mi1.5
Morales-SanchezCensus-designated place12 mi1.4
San YgnacioCensus-designated place15 mi1.5
LopeñoCensus-designated place16 mi0.8
New FalconCensus-designated place21 mi0.2
Los LobosCensus-designated place21 mi0.1
GuerraCensus-designated place22 mi0.2
Falcon VillageCensus-designated place24 mi0.8
H. Cuellar EstatesCensus-designated place25 mi0
Falcon HeightsCensus-designated place25 mi0.1
Lago VistaCensus-designated place25 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Zapata, TX in?
Zapata is in Zapata County, Texas.
What is the population of Zapata, TX?
About 4,897 people live in Zapata, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Zapata?
Nearby places include Medina (1.6 mi), Falcon Lake Estates (2.3 mi), Siesta Shores (3.5 mi), Las Palmas (3.5 mi), Falcon Mesa (3.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023