Zapata, TX 78076 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Zapata, TX—78076

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$126,000

9.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$35,800

18.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

6.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-5.9%

Median Rent

$750

9.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$555

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$750

19.2% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Zapata, TX

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Zapata, TX is $126,000, with a year-over-year change of -9.7%. This indicates that home prices in Zapata, TX are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -5.9%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$126,000	-9.7%
Single Family	$126,000	-9.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Zapata, TX

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Zapata, TX is $887, with a year-over-year rent change of 9.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Zapata, TX is 1-bedrooms: $555, 2-bedrooms: $775. The most common rental property sizes in Zapata, TX are 3-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 36.3% and 33.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$750	$887
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$555	$555
2 Bed Rent	$750	$775
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.5%

1 Bedroom

33.0%

2 Bedrooms

25.8%

3 Bedrooms

36.3%

5+ Bedrooms

0.4%

Property Listings — Zapata, TX

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Zapata, TX is 89. This is a increase of 16.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 10.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$154,000	-3.0%
Listing Count	41	30.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	30.0%
Days on Market	76	-6.0%

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Demographics — Zapata, TX

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Zapata, TX has a population of 13,100, which has remained stable by -0.8% over the past 5 years. Zapata, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 32.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 13.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	13,100	-0.8%
% Under 18	32.1%	-4.2%
% Seniors	13.1%	-2.2%
% WFH	6.9%	331.2%
% w/ College Degree	13.5%	31.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Zapata, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 93.6% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 0.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Zapata, TX is white, making up 4.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 23.1% of the population in Zapata, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 16.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	4.8%	4.3%
% Black	0.3%	200.0%
% Hispanic	93.6%	-0.2%
% Asian	0.8%	-42.9%
% Foreign Born	23.1%	-16.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Zapata, TX

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 61 mortgage originations in Zapata, TX, of which 67.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 82.0%, with 57.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Zapata, TX. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	61
% Conventional Loans	67.0%
% Government Loans	33.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Zapata, TX

Zapata, TX lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	76
Total Units Section 8	76
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	90.2%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$155	$555	$710
2 Bedroom	$180	$750	$930
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,120
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,400

Zapata, TX—78076

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Zapata, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Zapata, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Zapata, TX

Demographics — Zapata, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Zapata, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Zapata, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Zapata, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Zapata, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.3
Median Home Price	$126,000
Median Household Income	$35,800

Zapata, TX—78076

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Zapata, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Zapata, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Zapata, TX

Demographics — Zapata, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Zapata, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Zapata, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Zapata, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Zapata, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Valle Verde Colonia, TX

Los Lobos

Roma-Los Saenz, TX

Aguilares, TX

Laredo, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

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