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Zapata, Texas houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Zapata, TX (Zapata County) — Census median home value $104,300, county listing prices showing typical seasonal movement. Market data for Zapata houses and the broader area.
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Zapata, TX is in Zapata County, Texas — this guide covers houses in Zapata and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,879, with a median household income of $37,653. Census data puts the median value of houses in Zapata at $104,300.
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Market overview
Zapata housing market
Zapata is in Zapata County, Texas. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Zapata and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$104,300
Population (Census ACS)
4,879
Median household income
$37,653
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Zapata market snapshot
Population
4,879
County
Zapata County
Median Household Income
$37,653
Median Home Value (city)
$104,300
Median Gross Rent
$482/mo
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Zapata's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $104,300.
Population & Income
Zapata has an estimated population of 4,879 and a median household income of $37,653, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Zapata's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include Falcon Lake Estates, Medina, Falcon Mesa, Las Palmas, Siesta Shores, Ramireno, Morales-Sanchez, San Ygnacio, Lopeño, New Falcon, Los Lobos.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Guerra (~22.6 mi), Falcon Village (~24.6 mi), H. Cuellar Estates (~25.0 mi), Falcon Heights (~25.1 mi), Lago Vista (~25.2 mi), Chapeno (~25.5 mi), Falconaire (~25.8 mi), Indio (~26.5 mi), La Loma de Falcon (~27.2 mi), Salineño North (~27.9 mi), Jardin de San Julian (~27.9 mi), Salineño (~28.1 mi), Los Arrieros (~28.8 mi), La Minita (~30.0 mi), El Cenizo (~33.1 mi), Rio Bravo (~34.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Zapata data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,879
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$104,300
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$37,653
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$482
Census place type
CDP
County
Zapata County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
7.64 sq mi
Census GEOID
4880716
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Schools
ZAPATA COUNTY ISD — 6 schools, 3,376 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Zapata addresses may be served by ZAPATA COUNTY ISD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Zapata FAQ
What are houses worth in Zapata, TX?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Zapata at $104,300.
How much do houses cost in Zapata, TX?
For owner-occupied houses in Zapata, Census ACS data shows a median value of $104,300. Active listing prices in Zapata County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Zapata, TX?
Zapata houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Zapata County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Zapata, TX?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Zapata's population at approximately 4,879.
What's the median rent in Zapata, TX?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Zapata at approximately $482 per month.
What is the median household income in Zapata, TX?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Zapata at approximately $37,653.
Is Zapata, TX affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Zapata's median home value at about 2.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Zapata, TX?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest ZAPATA COUNTY ISD for many Zapata addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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