Zapata
Census-designated place in Zapata County, Texas
Zapata is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Zapata County, Texas, with 5,383 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 394 ft (120 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Falcon Lake Estates, 2.1 miles S.
- 5,383residents (2020 Census)
- 394 ftelevation · 120 m
- 7.6 sq miland area · 19.8 km²
- 704 / sq mipopulation density
- 78076ZIP code
About Zapata
Zapata is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Zapata County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,383 at the 2020 census. As an unincorporated community, Zapata has no municipal government, but like all 254 Texas counties has four elected county commissioners chosen by single-member districts and a countywide elected administrative judge.
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Living in Zapata
- Median household income
- $45,488
- Median home value
- $124,900
- Median rent
- $395/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
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Zapata had 5,383 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,383 |
|---|---|
| Density | 704 per sq mi (272 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Zapata at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Zapata County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,383 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.64 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Water area | 2.00 sq mi (5.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.9022° N, 99.2614° W |
| ZIP code | 78076 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4880716 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Zapata
- Falcon Lake Estates2.1 mi S
- Medina2.2 mi N
- Falcon Mesa2.8 mi SW
- Las Palmas3.5 mi N
- Siesta Shores3.6 mi S
- Ramireno10.5 mi NW
- Morales-Sanchez12.0 mi SE
- San Ygnacio14.4 mi NW
- Lopeño16.5 mi SE
- New Falcon20.9 mi SE
- Los Lobos21.3 mi S
- Guerra22.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Zapata
What county is Zapata in?
Zapata is in Zapata County, Texas.
What is the population of Zapata, TX?
5,383 people lived in Zapata at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Zapata, TX?
The ZIP code of Zapata is 78076.
What is the elevation of Zapata?
394 feet (120 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Zapata?
Falcon Lake Estates (2.1 mi), Medina (2.2 mi), Falcon Mesa (2.8 mi), Las Palmas (3.5 mi), Siesta Shores (3.6 mi).
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