Zebulon, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Pike County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,711 Population 362/sq mi density
$47,917 Median Income $25,951 per capita
$210,800 Home Value $333,249 Zillow
$955 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$47,917 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$210,800 home value, $955/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Zebulon, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,917
36% below
$25,951 per capita
Home Value
$210,800
25% below
Zillow: $333,249
Median Rent
$955/mo
18% below
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
28.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Zebulon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Zebulon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
75%
Rent
82%
Poverty
227%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
194%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Zebulon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Zebulon residents earn a median household income of $47,917 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,951. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Zebulon is $210,800 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,249. Median rent is $955/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

15.1% of adults in Zebulon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Zebulon has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,711
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density362/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,917
Per Capita$25,951
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty28.1%
County GDP$510M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A
Home Value$210,800
Rent$955
Ownership47.1%
Zillow$333,249
Housing Units690
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,051/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation842 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute26 min
Broadband71.9%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Zebulon was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.