27597 ZIP Code
Zebulon, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27597 |
| City/Town: | Zebulon |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,962 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,283 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,074 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,865 |
| Median Home Value: | $240,200 |
| Land Area: | 118.5 sq miles
306.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.8416, -78.3028 |
Population Information (27597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,962 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,162 | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,800 | 52.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,835 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,230 | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,094 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,472 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 984 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,785 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,274 | 15.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,903 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,678 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,527 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,549 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,191 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 440 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $240,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $922 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,865 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,200 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 665 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,040 | 78.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,160 | 21.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,347 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,151 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,778 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,622 | 29.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,998 | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,203 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,179 | 16.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,416 | 7.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27597 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,283 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,579 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,600 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,074 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,337 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,418 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 919 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,131 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,495 | 85.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,430 | 10.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 482 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,054 | 61.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,503 | 23.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 35 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,733 | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,612 | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,099 | 11.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,115 | 14.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,804 | 10.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 321 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 50 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 940 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27597 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 437 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 278 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 732 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 649 | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,594 | 15.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,273 | 12.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,585 | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,102 | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,083 | 10.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 467 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27597 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,054 | 74.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,315 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 50 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 58 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,754 | 13.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27597 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 28 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,097 | 15.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,008 | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 630 | 4.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,437 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 613 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 209 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 945 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,636 | 12.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,352 | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 561 | 4.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 297 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 605 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,769 | 85.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,515 | 62.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,785 | 35.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,125 | 14.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27597 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,316 | 81.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,915 | 28.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,993 | 19.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 690 | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 131 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 969 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27597 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,992 | 73.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 329 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 224 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 105 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 48 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 143 | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,014 | 18.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27597 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 84 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,827 | 16.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,211 | 20.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,201 | 20.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,364 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,375 | 12.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 630 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 443 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 344 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 386 | 3.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27597 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 10 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 226 | 2.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,019 | 18.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,746 | 62.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,410 | 13.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 454 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27597 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 651 | 6.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 978 | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,421 | 82.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 123 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27597 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 292 | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,763 | 27.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,170 | 31.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,975 | 39.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27597 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 360 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 390 | 4.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 980 | 12.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,069 | 13.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,646 | 32.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,785 | 22.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 662 | 8.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 148 | 1.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27597 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,472 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $404 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $922 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.38 |
Households (27597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,200 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,651 | 55.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,250 | 22.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 948 | 9.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,888 | 28.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,490 | 34.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,886 | 28.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.73 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27597 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,325 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,797 | 27.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,882 | 57.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 134 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,188 | 11.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,734 | 26.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27597 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,905 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 340 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 475 | 6.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,406 | 49.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,286 | 18.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,398 | 20.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,857 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,384 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,894 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,084 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 427 | 13.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,250 | 40.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,407 | 45.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27597 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,354 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,914 | 10.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,097 | 72.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 795 | 27.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 230 | 7.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 22 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,510 | 91.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 33 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,452 | 7430.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,452 | 7430.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,452 | 7430.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 75 | 227.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 124 | 375.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,220 | 6727.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 27.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27597 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,127 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,378 | 85.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,749 | 14.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,368 | 12.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 334 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 24 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27597 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,200 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,431 | 92.5% | 89.4% |
Zebulon, NC27597