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Zebulon

Georgia · 1,358 residents (2025 est.) · 4.733 sq mi
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Zebulon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,706. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $213,400. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,698
+44%since 2000
from 1,181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
359 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+14%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,358 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9671K1K2K2K1990201020202024Zebulon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,706
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,246
+113%since 2000
from $12,772 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
+19%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$937
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
45.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+56%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(699)
Black36.8%(435)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(23)
Asian1.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(747)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(1,179)
Black22.3%(378)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(57)
Asian2.1%(36)
Other2.8%(48)
Diversity Score58.2%(989)
Diversity Score
58
−8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.9%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 57.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zebulon, Georgia?

Zebulon, Georgia has about 1,698 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zebulon, Georgia?

The typical household in Zebulon, Georgia earns about $49,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zebulon, Georgia expensive?

In Zebulon, Georgia, the median home is worth about $213,400, and the typical rent is about $937 a month.

How educated are people in Zebulon, Georgia?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Zebulon, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zebulon, Georgia?

About 24.3% of people in Zebulon, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zebulon, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Zebulon, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 663 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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