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Zavalla, TX
City in Angelina County, Texas.
Population
567
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
272
ZIP codes
0
Zavalla and its ZIP codes
Zavalla at a glance
- Zavalla is about 2.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,333 a year, 32% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $74,000 (74% below Texas) and median rent is $1,031 a month.
Local data for Zavalla, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Zavalla, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,333
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$74,000
Median rent
$1,031/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
4.8%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (57), Irish Americans (31), Mexican Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Angelina County. PPP loans are for Zavalla.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,427
35,617 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$548M
FY 2026, $6,338 per person
How people get to work
Zavalla, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled21.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Zavalla, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
607
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
310
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 41°F
60.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Zavalla, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
Cities near Zavalla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HuntingtonCity | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| BroaddusTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| ColmesneilCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| ChesterTown | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| BurkeCity | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| DibollCity | 22 mi | 5 |
| LufkinCity | 22 mi | 34.2 |
| ChirenoCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| Sam RayburnCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 8.4 |
| HudsonCity | 24 mi | 5.1 |
| RedlandCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.1 |
| Pleasant HillCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.6 |
| BrowndellCity | 26 mi | 2.4 |
| WoodvilleTown | 27 mi | 3.1 |
| CorriganTown | 27 mi | 2.3 |
| PinelandCity | 27 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Zavalla, TX in?
- Zavalla is in Angelina County, Texas.
- What is the population of Zavalla, TX?
- About 567 people live in Zavalla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Zavalla?
- Nearby places include Huntington (13 mi), Broaddus (13 mi), Colmesneil (17 mi), Chester (20 mi), Burke (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023