In Zapata, Texas, the median home price is $127,920, compared with the Texas median of $305,378; median household income is $39,239; the population is 13,841; schools rate 4.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 78.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Zapata at a glance
Population
13,841
Median Household Income
$39,239
Typical Home Value
$127,920
School District Rating
4.4
Violent Crime Rate
78.7
Avg Commute Time
23.6
About Zapata
Zapata has a population of 13,841. The median home value is $127,920, 58% below the Texas median. Median household income is $39,239 (50% below the Texas median). The most populated towns are Zapata and San Ygnacio.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Zapata
2 towns, by population.
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Zapata at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Zapata?
- Zapata has a population of 13,841 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Zapata?
- The median home value in Zapata is $127,920. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Zapata?
- Median household income in Zapata is $39,239 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Zapata in?
- Zapata is in Texas.
- How many towns are in Zapata?
- Zapata contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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