% of Population on Food Stamps or SNAP (Last 12 Months), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Texas

NOTE: Gray indicates insufficient data or a suppressed estimate.

The Rio Grande Valley along the southern tip of Texas exhibits the highest SNAP participation rates, with numerous zip codes exceeding 40–50%, reflecting the region's persistently elevated poverty levels. A notable contrast exists between the deep purple zip codes in suburban areas surrounding Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio—where SNAP usage falls below 5%—and adjacent urban core zip codes that register 15–25% or higher. East Texas broadly trends toward higher SNAP enrollment (15–25%) compared to the western Panhandle and Permian Basin regions, which display a more mixed pattern with pockets of both very low and moderate participation.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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