City

Zebulon, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wake County  ·  North Carolina

👥29,003Population
💰$81,862Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$272,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.2%Hispanic: 15.1%Black: 24.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5%Race
White55.2%
Hispanic15.1%
Black24.5%
Asian0.1%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
No HS Diploma300 (1.7%)
HS Graduate5,142 (29%)
Some College2,326 (13.1%)
Associates2,776 (15.7%)
Bachelors2,500 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree4,684 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College13.1%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,862 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$272,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$985/mo
Total Housing Units11,440
Vacant Units633

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
64%
About Zebulon, NC

Zebulon is a city in North Carolina, located in Wake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 29,003 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Zebulon is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,862 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Zebulon is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $272,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $985 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Zebulon is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (55.18%).

Zebulon, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Zebulon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27597 29,003 $81,862 $272,000 $985 6.5% 40.5% 79.8%