Zapata County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
13,908
population (2021)
-0.8%
pop change since 2010
48505
FIPS code
Zapata County ZIP code map
About Zapata County
Zapata County is located in Texas and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 13,908 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.8% from 14,018 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Zapata County is 48505.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 13,908 |
| 2010 population | 14,018 |
| Change | -0.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48505 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Zapata County
ZIP codes for Zapata County, TX (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78067 | San Ygnacio | Zapata | View map |
| 78076 | Zapata | Zapata | View map |
| 78564 | Lopeno | Zapata | View map |
Demographics & statistics
13,896
Population
31.0
Median age
$36,667
Median household income
$19,119
Per capita income
$53,733
Median home value
$186
Median monthly rent
57.8%
Home ownership
38.8%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
4,980
Housing units
7.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
677
Under 5
457
786
5–9
530
799
10–14
539
675
15–19
455
637
20–24
429
1,030
25–34
694
1,013
35–44
683
867
45–54
584
373
55–59
252
310
60–64
209
635
65–74
429
337
75–84
227
161
85+
108
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,533 | 35.2% |
| 18 and over | 9,363 | 64.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,897 | 10.7% |
| Median age | 31.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
36%
Hispanic or Latino
31.7%
Two or more races
26.2%
Other race
6%
Asian
0.1%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,326 | 36% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,444 | 31.7% |
| Two or more races | 5,321 | 26.2% |
| Other race | 1,215 | 6% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.1% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
7.1%
$15k–$25k
39.5%
$25k–$35k
10.8%
$35k–$50k
5.4%
$50k–$75k
8.3%
$75k–$100k
8.5%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
$200k+
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 39.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.4% |
| $200k+ | 1.4% |
| Median income | $36,667 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.7%
$50k–$100k
24.6%
$100k–$150k
10.0%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k–$300k
3.2%
$300k–$500k
4.6%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $53,733 |
| Median rent / month | $186 |
| Owner occupied | 57.8% |
| Renter occupied | 42.2% |
| Vacant | 50.8% |
| Single-family detached | 83.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 12.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.16 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 34.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 58.8% |
| 3 or more | 14.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.1% |
| Electricity | 95.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,557 | 27.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 568 | 39.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,139 | 14.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,316 | 18.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,011 | 66.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,449 | 27.5% |
| Average household size | 3.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 62.3% | 57.8% |
| Married | 25.2% | 27.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 10.5% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 3.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.3%
Some HS, no diploma
8.6%
HS graduate
41.4%
Some college, no degree
10.1%
Associate's degree
20.0%
Bachelor's degree
6.9%
Graduate / professional
0.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 7.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 365 | 3.0% |
| Kindergarten | 338 | 28.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,064 | 23.4% |
| High school | 1,191 | 26.1% |
| College / grad school | 440 | 19.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
39.4%
Education & healthcare
27.2%
Retail trade
7.5%
Agriculture & mining
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Manufacturing
2.9%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Public administration
2.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Other services
1.7%
Professional & management
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.2% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 11.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 45.6% |
| Production & transportation | 5.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 43.7% |
| Government | 49.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.1% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.5% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.7 |
Poverty
All people
38.8%
Under 18 years
58.2%
18 and over
28.5%
Married-couple families
8.7%
Female-led households
60.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.0% |
| Retirement income | 11.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 22.9% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 42.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 33.3% |
| Poor mental health | 17.3% |
| Poor physical health | 17.2% |
| No health insurance | 53.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.5% |
| Visited dentist | 36.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.0% |
| Teeth loss | 23.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 312 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 31.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.6% |
| Public insurance | 28.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,762 | 82.7% |
| Spanish | 4,020 | 18.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,020 | 18.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,866 | 88.1% |
| Born in same state | 10,580 | 87.3% |
| Born in different state | 9,901 | 84.2% |
| Foreign born | 286 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,030 | 11.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,010 | 13.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 204 | 1.5% |
| French | 178 | 1.3% |
| Italian | 127 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 8 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 29.9% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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