Utility Providers in Zapata, Texas

Zapata is served by 13 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Zapata County.

Zapata County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Zapata vs. US average

Electricity
12.6¢/kWh
↓ 16% below US average (15.0¢)
↓ 7% below TX state average (13.6¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Electricity: NREL Utility Rate Database, residential avg across Zapata-area providers. Natural gas: EIA state-level residential price (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 15.0¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Zapata

Electricity$150-$199 (12.6¢–12.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas<$50
Water & sewer~$60/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Zapata heats its homes

4%
89%
8%

4% natural gas · 89% electricity · 8% other fuels

Electric rates in Zapata

Residential rates range from 12.6¢ to 12.6¢ per kWh.

Zapata
12.6¢/kWh
U.S. avg
15.0¢/kWh

Providers include AEP Texas Central Company, Medina Electric Coop, Inc.

This is 16% below the national average of 15.0¢/kWh.

Note: Texas has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.

Internet providers in Zapata

Zapata has strong broadband coverage.

Smartcom Telephone LLC
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 2 providers

AEP Texas Central Company
Medina Electric Coop, Inc

Water 4 providers

SIESTA SHORES WCID
ZAPATA COUNTY SAN YGNACIO AND RAMIRENO
ZAPATA COUNTY WATERWORKS SWTP
ZAPATA COUNTY WCID HWY 16 EAST

Sewer 2 providers

ZAPATA COUNTY CHIHUAHUA WWTP
ZAPATA COUNTY WATER WORKS WWTP

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Smartcom Telephone LLC
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Zapata, TX

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Electric rates are based on 2023 NREL data. Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: April 2026.