ZIP Code 78839
About Crystal City
Crystal City is a city in and the county seat of Zavala County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,354 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 6,009 in 2024. It was settled as a farming and ranching community and was a major railroad stop being 110 miles (180 km) from San Antonio. Spinach became a major crop and the city has promoted itself as "Spinach Capital of the World." During World War II, a large internment camp was located here. The town is also noteworthy in the history of Mexican American political self-determination for the founding of the La Raza Unida Party.
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Area Profile
US Census (ACS 5-year · Gazetteer)
7,333
population
$43,769
median household income
30
people / sq mi
$91,900
median home value
$448
median gross rent
33.5
median age
3,053
housing units
2,668
households
244.2
land area (sq mi)
Points of interest
- grocery
Brands
- H-E-B (1)