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Zebulon

North Carolina · 6,903 residents · 6.085 sq mi
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Zebulon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,963. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $144,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,903
+71%since 2000
from 4,046 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,134 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+9%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K8K9K1990201020202024Zebulon
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,963
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,109
+24%since 2000
from $17,026 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
40.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+39%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(2,015)
Black39.2%(1,588)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(348)
Asian1%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.4%(2,930)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37%(2,554)
Black39.7%(2,741)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(1,137)
Asian1.1%(78)
Other3%(210)
Diversity Score82.4%(5,690)
Diversity Score
82
+14%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+15%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
60.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
18.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.6%
−53.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zebulon, North Carolina?

Zebulon, North Carolina has about 6,903 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zebulon, North Carolina?

The typical household in Zebulon, North Carolina earns about $39,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zebulon, North Carolina expensive?

In Zebulon, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $144,600, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Zebulon, North Carolina?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Zebulon, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zebulon, North Carolina?

About 14.2% of people in Zebulon, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zebulon, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Zebulon, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,730 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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

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