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Zebulon, NC
Town in Wake County, North Carolina.
Population
8,711
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,314
ZIP codes
0
Zebulon and its ZIP codes
Zebulon at a glance
- Zebulon is about 6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 110th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $79,112 a year, 9% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $320,700 (11% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,109 a month.
Local data for Zebulon, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Zebulon, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,112
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$320,700
Median rent
$1,109/mo
Homeownership
62.7%
Bachelor's or higher
30.9%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,471), German Americans (632), Irish Americans (249).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wake County. PPP loans are for Zebulon.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,099
665,775 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.8B
FY 2026, $8,702 per person
How people get to work
Zebulon, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.0%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home22.2%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Zebulon, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,525
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,790
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Zebulon, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Zebulon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MiddlesexTown | 4.8 mi | 1 |
| WendellTown | 5.2 mi | 9.4 |
| BaileyTown | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Archer LodgeTown | 10 mi | 9.1 |
| BunnTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| KnightdaleTown | 12 mi | 9.6 |
| Lake RoyaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| SimsTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Spring HopeTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| RolesvilleTown | 13 mi | 7 |
| ClaytonTown | 15 mi | 16.8 |
| Wilson's MillsTown | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| MomeyerTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Wake ForestTown | 17 mi | 19.9 |
| KenlyTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| MicroTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Zebulon, NC in?
- Zebulon is in Wake County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Zebulon, NC?
- About 8,711 people live in Zebulon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Zebulon?
- Nearby places include Middlesex (4.8 mi), Wendell (5.2 mi), Bailey (9.6 mi), Archer Lodge (10 mi), Bunn (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023