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Zapata Ranch, TX
Census-designated place in Willacy County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78594.
Population
190
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
135
ZIP codes
1
Zapata Ranch and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Willacy County. PPP loans are for Zapata Ranch.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,004
4,249 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,182
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $5,705 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Zapata Ranch, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
459
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
588
9.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 49°F
24.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Zapata Ranch, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
20.2%
U.S. 12.1% +8.1 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
40.9%
U.S. 11.1% +29.8 pts
ZIP codes in Zapata Ranch
1 in or overlapping Zapata Ranch. Population shown
Cities near Zapata Ranch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SebastianCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.7 |
| YznagaCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 5.5 |
| LyfordCity | 4.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Tierra BonitaCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Santa RosaTown | 6.8 mi | 0.8 |
| La VillaCity | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Laguna SecaCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.3 |
| RaymondvilleCity | 8.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Ranchette EstatesCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| LasaraCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.4 |
| Monte AltoCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.2 |
| PrimeraTown | 9.3 mi | 2.8 |
| EdcouchCity | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| CombesTown | 9.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Los AngelesCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| LasanaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Zapata Ranch, TX in?
- Zapata Ranch is in Willacy County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Zapata Ranch, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Zapata Ranch include 78594.
- What is the population of Zapata Ranch, TX?
- About 190 people live in Zapata Ranch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Zapata Ranch?
- Nearby places include Sebastian (1.8 mi), Yznaga (2.5 mi), Lyford (4.6 mi), Tierra Bonita (5.6 mi), Santa Rosa (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023