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Zapata Ranch, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Willacy County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
210 Population 149/sq mi density
$106,458 Median Income $48,919 per capita
75°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
155 Violent Crime/100K 620 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,458 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
155 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Zapata Ranch, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,458
42% above
$48,919 per capita
Violent Crime
155/100K
59% below
620/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
312 sunny days/yr

How Zapata Ranch Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Zapata Ranch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
142%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Zapata Ranch a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Zapata Ranch residents earn a median household income of $106,458 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,919. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 318 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Zapata Ranch reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 620/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Zapata Ranch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Zapata Ranch has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population210
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,458
Per Capita$48,919
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$861

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$117,999
Housing Units78
Rent Burden30.9%

Crime

F
Violent155/100K
Property620/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death11,567/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain24.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation39 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations6

Did You Know?

The median home in Zapata Ranch was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Valley International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.