Zip code 78076: Zapata, Texas

Q: What city is zip code 78076?

78076 is assigned to Zapata, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 78076 in?

78076 is in Zapata County, Texas.

Q: What is the population of 78076?

About 13,123 people live in 78076, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 78076?

The median household income in 78076 is $39,239.

Q: What zip codes are near 78076?

The closest zip codes to 78076 are 78564, 78067, 78360, 78545, 78361.

Residential delivery areaZapata CountyCentral Time

Population

13,123

Median household income

$39K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$100K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$613/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

32.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

552 sq mi

24 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 78076

78076 is a rural zip code in Zapata, Texas (Zapata County), covering 552 sq mi of land. About 13,123 people live here, or 24 per square mile. The median resident is 32.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $39,239 a year, about 49% of the national median of $80,734. 39.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $100,000, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $613 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.4 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and office and administrative support. 90% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 78076 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate39.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TX 13.8%44th of 1,794 in TX
Uninsured rate27.1%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TX 17.1%227th of 1,808 in TX
Residents under 1831.4%
97th
U.S. 22% · TX 25%176th of 1,818 in TX
Healthcare workers16%
97th
U.S. 9.7% · TX 8.6%109th of 1,810 in TX
Housing vacancy25.7%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · TX 9.4%282nd of 1,794 in TX
Government workers22.1%
90th
U.S. 14.5% · TX 14.1%341st of 1,810 in TX
Income inequality (Gini)0.501
89th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · TX 0.478192nd of 1,785 in TX
Unemployment rate7.6%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TX 5.3%322nd of 1,810 in TX
Foreign-born residents23.6%
80th
U.S. 14.1% · TX 17.6%249th of 1,818 in TX
Self-employed workers11.8%
76th
U.S. 10% · TX 10.5%727th of 1,810 in TX
Homeownership rate71.4%
57th
U.S. 65.2% · TX 62.6%1,032nd of 1,792 in TX
Average commute23.4 min
32nd
U.S. 26.4 min · TX 26.7 min1,195th of 1,738 in TX
Residents 65 and older13.5%
26th
U.S. 17.2% · TX 13.4%1,182nd of 1,818 in TX
Work from home8.2%
23rd
U.S. 15.1% · TX 14.4%977th of 1,810 in TX
Population13,123
20th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TX 30,188,424733rd of 1,818 in TX
Rent-burdened renters41.9%
20th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · TX 51.7%1,106th of 1,692 in TX
Bachelor's degree or higher15.5%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TX 33.8%1,298th of 1,811 in TX
Veterans2.3%
9th
U.S. 6.2% · TX 6.2%1,659th of 1,818 in TX
Median age32.2
8th
U.S. 38.9 · TX 35.61,554th of 1,817 in TX
Diversity index12.2
5th
U.S. 61.4 · TX 67.11,706th of 1,818 in TX
Broadband access80.2%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TX 91.4%1,484th of 1,792 in TX
Tech workers0.2%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · TX 3.8%1,320th of 1,810 in TX
Population density24/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · TX 116/sq mi1,269th of 1,818 in TX
Median household income$39,239
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TX $78,4761,636th of 1,712 in TX
Per capita income$18,466
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TX $40,7521,732nd of 1,813 in TX
Median home value$100,000
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · TX $283,8001,510th of 1,679 in TX
Median gross rent$613
1st
U.S. $1,413 · TX $1,4031,456th of 1,511 in TX
Median earnings per worker$23,981
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TX $47,5751,725th of 1,794 in TX

Measure	78076	Zapata	TX	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TX
Poverty rateWeakness	39.8%	38.4%	13.8%	12.5%	99th	44th of 1,794
Uninsured rateWeakness	27.1%	27.6%	17.1%	8.4%	98th	227th of 1,808
Residents under 18	31.4%	31.6%	25%	22%	97th	176th of 1,818
Healthcare workers	16%	16%	8.6%	9.7%	97th	109th of 1,810
Housing vacancy	25.7%	27%	9.4%	10.1%	96th	282nd of 1,794
Government workers	22.1%	21.8%	14.1%	14.5%	90th	341st of 1,810
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.501	0.498	0.478	0.483	89th	192nd of 1,785
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.6%	7.3%	5.3%	5.2%	84th	322nd of 1,810
Foreign-born residents	23.6%	23.4%	17.6%	14.1%	80th	249th of 1,818
Self-employed workers	11.8%	11.7%	10.5%	10%	76th	727th of 1,810
Homeownership rate	71.4%	72%	62.6%	65.2%	57th	1,032nd of 1,792
Average commute	23.4 min	23.6 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	32nd	1,195th of 1,738
Residents 65 and older	13.5%	14.1%	13.4%	17.2%	26th	1,182nd of 1,818
Work from home	8.2%	8.8%	14.4%	15.1%	23rd	977th of 1,810
Population	13,123	13,841	30,188,424	334,922,499	20th	733rd of 1,818
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	41.9%	40.5%	51.7%	51.1%	20th	1,106th of 1,692
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.5%	15.2%	33.8%	35.7%	11th	1,298th of 1,811
Veterans	2.3%	2.8%	6.2%	6.2%	9th	1,659th of 1,818
Median age	32.2	32.3	35.6	38.9	8th	1,554th of 1,817
Diversity index	12.2	11.6	67.1	61.4	5th	1,706th of 1,818
Broadband accessWeakness	80.2%	79.4%	91.4%	91%	5th	1,484th of 1,792
Tech workers	0.2%	0.2%	3.8%	3.8%	4th	1,320th of 1,810
Population density	24/sq mi	14/sq mi	116/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	1,269th of 1,818
Median household incomeWeakness	$39,239	$39,239	$78,476	$80,734	3rd	1,636th of 1,712
Per capita incomeWeakness	$18,466	$18,613	$40,752	$44,673	2nd	1,732nd of 1,813
Median home value	$100,000	$97,100	$283,800	$332,700	2nd	1,510th of 1,679
Median gross rent	$613	$617	$1,403	$1,413	1st	1,456th of 1,511
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$23,981	$24,143	$47,575	$49,666	1st	1,725th of 1,794

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

24%

5–17

10%

18–24

13%

25–34

12%

35–44

11%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

32.2

Under 18

31.4%

65 and over

13.5%

Race and ethnicity

White5%
Black0.2%
Hispanic94%
Asian0.6%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.6%

Diversity index

12.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

23.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

68.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

11%

Spanish

89%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.3%

Other

Households

Households: 4,303
Average household size: 3
Family households: 72.8%
Married couples: 38.1%
Living alone: 24.8%
Veterans (of adults): 2.3%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

38%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

0.7%

Median household income

78076

$39,239

Zapata Co.

$39,239

Texas

$78,476

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$18,466

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

39.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.501

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

78076

$100,000

Zapata Co.

$97,100

Texas

$283,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

78076

$613

Zapata Co.

$617

Texas

$1,403

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

58%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

32%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 5,788
Owner-occupied: 71.4%
Vacant: 25.7%
Median year built: 1992
Median rooms: 4.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 41.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 24%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

28%

10–19

46%

20–29

30–44

45–59

0.8%

60+

15%

Average commute

23.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

18%

Healthcare

16%

Office and admin

10%

Education

Sales

Transportation and moving

Food service

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Management

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Computer and math

0.2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Education

13%

Construction

11%

Retail

10%

Manufacturing

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

0.7%

Information

0.7%

Wholesale

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$23,981

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	78076	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$37,448	$74,888
Service	$15,896	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,635	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$35,893	$49,199
Production and transportation	$24,370	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

34%

High school

29%

Some college

14%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 66%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
Households with broadband: 80.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 66%
No internet access: 19%
Without health insurance: 27.1%
Limited-English households: 22.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Zapata
State: Texas
County: Zapata County
Center point: 26.9341° N, 99.1310° W
Land area: 552 sq mi
Water area: 42 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Zapata (unincorporated)1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 78076

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
78564	Lopeno, TX	18 mi	89	—	—
78067	San Ygnacio, TX	19 mi	629	—	$83,300
78360	Guerra, TX	19 mi	0	—	—
78545	Falcon Heights, TX	24 mi	392	$24,550	—
78361	Hebbronville, TX	25 mi	4,727	$42,211	$129,400
78584	Roma, TX	27 mi	18,464	$27,056	$81,400
78585	Salineno, TX	31 mi	0	—	—
78369	Mirando City, TX	34 mi	211	$120,417	$120,800
78046	Laredo, TX	35 mi	72,951	$55,826	$150,600
78582	Rio Grande City, TX	37 mi	44,741	$42,626	$102,800
78591	Santa Elena, TX	41 mi	158	$35,750	—
78547	Garciasville, TX	51 mi	306	—	—

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Questions about 78076

What city is zip code 78076?

78076 is assigned to Zapata, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 78076 in?

78076 is in Zapata County, Texas.

What is the population of 78076?

About 13,123 people live in 78076, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 78076 in?

78076 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 78076?

The median household income in 78076 is $39,239.

What zip codes are near 78076?

The closest zip codes to 78076 are 78564, 78067, 78360, 78545, 78361.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78076, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.