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Zebulon

Georgia · 1,225 residents · 4.733 sq mi
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Zebulon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,300. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,225
+4%since 2000
from 1,181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
259 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+8%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9671K1K2K2K1990201020202024Zebulon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,670
+77%since 2000
from $12,772 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
52.7% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+37%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(778)
Black26%(318)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(54)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other2.5%(31)
Diversity Score62.4%(764)
Diversity Score
62
−1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
55.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zebulon, Georgia?

Zebulon, Georgia has about 1,225 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zebulon, Georgia?

The typical household in Zebulon, Georgia earns about $40,625 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 $153,300, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Zebulon, Georgia?

About 17.1% 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 28.2% 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 190 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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