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Zebulon, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Zebulon, NC (Wake County) — Census median home value $275,400, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Zebulon houses and the broader area.
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Zebulon, NC is in Wake County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Zebulon and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 7,961, with a median household income of $58,940. Census data puts Zebulon houses at a median value of $275,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Wake County's current median listing price runs $498,750, roughly flat over the past year.
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Market overview
Zebulon housing market
Zebulon is in Wake County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Zebulon and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$275,400
Population (Census ACS)
7,961
Median household income
$58,940
County price trend (2025)
1.01% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Zebulon market snapshot
Population
7,961
County
Wake County
Median Household Income
$58,940
Median Home Value (city)
$275,400
Median Listing Price (Wake County)
$498,750
Median Gross Rent
$1,038/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Zebulon's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $275,400. Separately, Wake County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $498,750. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Wake County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.01% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Zebulon has an estimated population of 7,961 and a median household income of $58,940, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Zebulon's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Zebulon
County guide: Wake County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Zebulon.
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Nearby communities include Archer Lodge, Clayton, Wilson's Mills, Kenly, Micro, Selma, Smithfield, Pine Level, Princeton, Four Oaks.
Archer Lodge market data
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Wilson's Mills market data
Nearby city · ~17.0 mi
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Nearby city · ~18.9 mi
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Nearby city · ~19.5 mi
Selma market data
Nearby city · ~20.1 mi
Smithfield market data
Nearby city · ~21.2 mi
Pine Level market data
Nearby city · ~22.8 mi
Princeton market data
Nearby city · ~26.5 mi
Four Oaks market data
Nearby city · ~27.2 mi
More North Carolina cities with market guides: Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Wilmington, High Point, Concord, Asheville, Greenville, Gastonia.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Wendell (~3.2 mi), Middlesex (~6.7 mi), Rolesville (~10.2 mi), Knightdale (~10.5 mi), Bailey (~11.8 mi), Spring Hope (~14.0 mi), Sims (~15.0 mi), Momeyer (~17.4 mi), Garner (~19.4 mi), Lucama (~21.4 mi), Nashville (~22.2 mi), Wilson (~22.5 mi), Castalia (~22.6 mi), Black Creek (~25.2 mi), Elm City (~25.7 mi), Fremont (~27.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Zebulon data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
7,961
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$275,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$58,940
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,038
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.45%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$379,950
Census place type
town
County
Johnston County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.63 sq mi
Census GEOID
3776220
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Zebulon
Schools
Wake County Schools — 197 schools, 159,778 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Wake addresses may be served by Wake County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Zebulon FAQ
What are houses worth in Zebulon, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Zebulon at $275,400. Wake County's current median listing price runs $498,750, roughly flat over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Zebulon, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Zebulon, Census ACS data shows a median value of $275,400. Active listing prices in Wake County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Zebulon, NC?
Zebulon houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Wake County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Zebulon, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Zebulon's population at approximately 7,961.
What's the median rent in Zebulon, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Zebulon at approximately $1,038 per month.
What is the median household income in Zebulon, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Zebulon at approximately $58,940.
Is the Zebulon housing market growing?
Wake County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.01% annual change in 2025.
Is Zebulon, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Zebulon's median home value at about 4.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Zebulon, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Wake County Schools for many Zebulon addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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