78076 ZIP Code — Zapata, TX

Zapata County, Texas

ZIP code 78076 is located in Zapata, Texas, within Zapata County. It covers approximately 552.04 square miles and serves a population of 13,037 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 956.

About ZIP code 78076

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $34,779. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 32% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 78076 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,037

population

552.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78076 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78076

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78076. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Zapata	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78564 Lopeno (14 mi) 78067 San Ygnacio (18.4 mi) 78360 Guerra (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	13,037
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	505

Geography
Land area	552.04 sq mi
Water area	41.92 sq mi
Latitude	26.9055
Longitude	-99.1740
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	956

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.0%	64.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	22.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	10.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

13,037

Population

People per sq mi

30.5

Median age

$34,779

Median household income

$19,082

Per capita income

$86,300

Median home value

$557

Median monthly rent

73.3%

Home ownership

38.5%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

4,476

Housing units

11.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

528

Under 5

520

620

5–9

609

662

10–14

651

500

15–19

492

537

20–24

529

825

25–34

811

800

35–44

787

677

45–54

666

313

55–59

308

230

60–64

227

495

65–74

487

261

75–84

256

124

85+

122

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,209	32.3%
18 and over	8,828	67.7%
65 and over	1,745	13.4%
Median age	30.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 36.7%

Hispanic or Latino 31.3%

Two or more races 25.5%

Other race 6.3%

Asian 0.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,972	36.7%
Hispanic or Latino	5,939	31.3%
Two or more races	4,834	25.5%
Other race	1,197	6.3%
Asian	21	0.1%
Black or African American	13	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.0%	64.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	22.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	10.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.3%	7.8%

Under $10k 13.7%

$10k–$15k 11.8%

$15k–$25k 14.4%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.7%
$10k–$15k	11.8%
$15k–$25k	14.4%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$34,779

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.3%

$50k–$100k 29.9%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,300
Median rent / month	$557
Owner occupied	73.3%
Renter occupied	26.7%
Vacant	23.1%
Single-family detached	58.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	30.3%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	30.4%
1980–1989	24.2%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	33.4%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.4%
1 vehicle	38.7%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	90.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,436	33.2%
Cohabiting couple	543	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,099	25.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,250	28.9%
Households with children under 18	1,861	43.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,325	30.6%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.7%	30.9%
Married	36.3%	41.4%
Separated	4.0%	3.4%
Widowed	2.9%	14.7%
Divorced	14.0%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.9%

Some HS, no diploma 15.1%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	365	8.9%
Kindergarten	265	6.5%
Elementary school	2,008	48.9%
High school	1,053	25.6%
College / grad school	415	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Construction 9.7%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Retail trade 8.5%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Public administration 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Other services 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Professional & management 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.6%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	21.6%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.4%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.4%
Carpool	15.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 38.5%

Under 18 years 55.8%

18 and over 30.2%

Married-couple families 17.8%

Female-led households 59.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	12.2%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	17.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	20.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	4.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	40.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	30.1%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	52.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.5%
Visited dentist	38.2%
Cholesterol screening	83.3%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	264	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	42.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.8%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	26.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,989	92.0%
Spanish	3,847	32.1%
Other Indo-European	3,847	32.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,116	77.6%
Born in same state	9,830	75.4%
Born in different state	9,187	70.5%
Foreign born	286	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	2,921	22.4%
Not a US citizen	1,002	34.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	204	1.6%
French	178	1.4%
Italian	127	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	0.1%
Polish	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	82.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78076

What city is ZIP code 78076 in?

ZIP code 78076 is primarily assigned to Zapata, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78076 in?

ZIP code 78076 falls within Zapata County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78076?

39% of residents in ZIP code 78076 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78076?

Approximately 32% of households in ZIP code 78076 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 78076 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 78076 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78076?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 78076 in?

ZIP code 78076 observes the CST timezone.