How long is the commute from Zapata, TX?
Workers who live in Zapata, TX take an average of 23.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
9.0% work from home.
14.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.2 minutes (±8.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.0%
- Households without a car
- 14.1%
How people in Zapata get to work
| Means of transportation | Zapata | Zapata County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.3% (±7.8 points) | 76.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.0% (±7.2 points) | 13.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±2.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.0% (±4.9 points) | 8.8% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Zapata, the average commute is not measurably different from Zapata County (23.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Zapata, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Zapata County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Zapata County, Zapata ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 939 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Zapata
| Vehicles available | Zapata | Zapata County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.1% (±5.7 points) | 8.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% (±8.8 points) | 34.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% (±8.9 points) | 38.4% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.5% (±5.9 points) | 18.7% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Zapata, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Zapata County (8.8%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Zapata
| Zapata | Zapata County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.0% (±4.9 points) | 8.8% (±3.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 85.8% (±7.3 points) | 89.5% (±3.7 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 79.1% (±7.5 points) | 79.4% (±4.2 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Zapata, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Zapata County (79.4%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Zapata
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zapata | — | 23.2 minutes (±8.1) | — |
| Falcon Lake Estates | 2.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±11.2) | Not measurably different |
| Medina | 2.3 mi | 21.7 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Siesta Shores | 3.6 mi | 27.9 minutes (±14.0) | Not measurably different |
| El Cenizo | 33 mi | 35.6 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Rio Bravo | 35 mi | 34.0 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Roma | 37 mi | 26.3 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Escobares | 39 mi | 18.6 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rio Grande City | 45 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: El Cenizo, TX (35.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Zapata County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falcon Lake Estates | 29.0 minutes (±11.2) |
| 2 | Siesta Shores | 27.9 minutes (±14.0) |
| 3 | Zapata | 23.2 minutes (±8.1) |
| 4 | Medina | 21.7 minutes (±6.7) |
Zapata is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Zapata
How long is the average commute in Zapata?
Workers who live in Zapata, TX take an average of 23.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Zapata without a car?
14.1% of households in Zapata have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Zapata?
9.0% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Zapata worked from home, and 79.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Zapata CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Zapata CDP, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Zapata CDP, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Zapata CDP, Texas (place:80716, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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