Zebulon is a town located in Wake County North Carolina. Zebulon has a 2024 population of 10,189. Zebulon is currently growing at a rate of 8.38% annually and its population has increased by 44.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,036 in 2020.
The average household income in Zebulon is $73,696 with a poverty rate of 11.65%. The median age in Zebulon is 35.6 years: 36.8 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Zebulon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,227 | 43.48% |
| Black or African American | 2,596 | 34.98% |
| Two or more races | 820 | 11.05% |
| Other race | 752 | 10.13% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,633 | 2.78 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Married | 1,220 | 3.18 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Non Family | 806 | 1.53 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Female | 554 | 3.66 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Male | 53 | 3.11 | 20.8 | 79.2 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
60.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 889 | 17.84% |
| Associates Degree | 506 | 10.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 814 | 16.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 319 | 6.4% |
| High School Graduate | 1,051 | 21.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 345 | 6.92% |
| Some College | 1,059 | 21.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,219 | 2,092 | 856 |
| Black | 1,423 | 1,185 | 201 |
| Hispanic | 1,189 | 337 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 709 | 115 | 23 |
| Other Race | 537 | 276 | 40 |
| Asian | 26 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.28%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,440 | $0 | $51,088 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,386 | $0 | $49,653 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $28,955 | $14,308 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,334 | $21,280 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,288 | $38,531 | $39,739 |
| Some College | $46,078 | $57,729 | $38,548 |
$39,288
Average Earnings
$38,531
Average Male
$39,739
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.81% of Zebulon residents speak only English, while 24.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,580 | 496 | 19.22% |
| White | 3,035 | 261 | 8.6% |
| Multiple | 820 | 52 | 6.34% |
| Hispanic | 1,462 | 48 | 3.28% |
| Other | 752 | 46 | 6.12% |
11.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.57%
Male Poverty Rate
12.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Zebulon is Black, with 19.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Zebulon is Hispanic, with 3.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.91% |
| Some College | 5.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.12% |
| Female Employed | 1.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,832 | $75,981 |
| Households | $50,934 | $73,696 |
| Married Families | $46,410 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,776 | $58,812 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
377
Number of Veterans
307
Male Veterans
70
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 125 |
| Vietnam | 75 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| World War II | 18 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 130 |
| 35 to 54 | 89 |
| 18 to 34 | 80 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 75+ | 38 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 190 | 10.49% |
| White | 187 | 7.74% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 1.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.3%
Born in Zebulon
82.85%
Native Born
17.15%
Foreign Born
12.32%
Non Citizen
4.84%
Naturalized
82.85% of Zebulon residents were born in the United States, with 59.3% having been born in North Carolina. 12.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,131 | 789 | 5.91% |
| 2028 | 13,342 | 788 | 6.28% |
| 2027 | 12,554 | 788 | 6.7% |
| 2026 | 11,766 | 789 | 7.19% |
| 2025 | 10,977 | 788 | 7.73% |
| 2024 | 10,189 | 788 | 8.38% |
| 2023 | 9,401 | 776 | 9% |
| 2022 | 8,625 | 660 | 8.29% |
| 2021 | 7,965 | 929 | 13.2% |
| 2020 | 7,036 | 1,104 | 18.61% |
| 2019 | 5,932 | 287 | 5.08% |
| 2018 | 5,645 | 353 | 6.67% |
| 2017 | 5,292 | 108 | 2.08% |
| 2016 | 5,184 | 203 | 4.08% |
| 2015 | 4,981 | 207 | 4.34% |
| 2014 | 4,774 | 144 | 3.11% |
| 2013 | 4,630 | -12 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 4,642 | 76 | 1.66% |
| 2011 | 4,566 | 82 | 1.83% |
| 2010 | 4,484 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,046 | 873 | 27.51% |
| 1990 | 3,173 | -10,958 | -77.55% |