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Zarate, TX
Census-designated place in Starr County, Texas.
Population
146
Land area
0sq mi
People per sq mi
7,762
ZIP codes
0
Zarate and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Starr County. PPP loans are for Zarate.
Unemployment rate
8.3%
Sep 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,877
15,052 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$34,180
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $41,170 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Zarate, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
549
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
152
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
99° / 45°F
22.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Zarate, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
42.0%
U.S. 11.1% +30.9 pts
Cities near Zarate
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Alto Bonito HeightsCensus-designated place | 0.4 mi | 0.1 |
| MikesCensus-designated place | 0.4 mi | 0.1 |
| E. LopezCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| La Paloma RanchettesCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.5 |
| VillarrealCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.1 |
| El CastilloCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0 |
| RiverenoCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Valle VistaCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Pablo PenaCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| East Alto BonitoCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Narciso PenaCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| LongoriaCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Rafael PenaCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| GutierrezCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.1 |
| El SocioCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| Olmito and OlmitoCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Zarate, TX in?
- Zarate is in Starr County, Texas.
- What is the population of Zarate, TX?
- About 146 people live in Zarate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Zarate?
- Nearby places include Alto Bonito Heights (0.4 mi), Mikes (0.4 mi), E. Lopez (0.8 mi), La Paloma Ranchettes (1 mi), Villarreal (1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023