At a Glance
Median Income
$58,940
$28,568 per capita
Home Value
$275,400
Zillow: $339,602
Median Rent
$1,038/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
413/100K
4,025/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
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)
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 $58,940 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,568. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,997 business establishments, including 2,765 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zebulon is $275,400 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,602. Median rent is $1,038/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Zebulon reports 413 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,025/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in Zebulon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zebulon has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population7,961
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,201/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,940
Per Capita$28,568
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$128,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,477
Housing
A
Home Value$275,400
Rent$1,038
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$339,602
Housing Units2,804
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
F
Violent413/100K
Property4,025/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault292/100K
Burglary413/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,322/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation302 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed230 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries23
Did You Know?
The median home in Zebulon was built in 1991.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 230 Mbps.
There are 2,765 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 91 fatal vehicle crashes.
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