ZIP Code 27597 - Zebulon North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 27597 is located in Zebulon North Carolina. Portions of 27597 are also in Middlesex and Little River Township (Wake County) and Dunn Township and O'Neals Township and Dry Wells Township and Wake Forest Township and Wilders Township and Marks Creek Township (Wake County) and Harris Township (Franklin County) and Ferrells Township. 27597 is primarily within Wake County, with some portions in Franklin County and Johnston County. Regionally, 27597 is located in Metro Raleigh-Durham.
ZIP Code 27597 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Zebulon |
| Primary County | Wake County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 27,962 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 / 919 / 984 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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27597 Demographics
27597 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27597 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27597 is White. The current unemployment level in 27597 is 3.5%.
| Population | 27,962 |
| Population Growth Rate | 17.44% |
| Population Density | 241 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,511 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $72,094 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $472,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 61.89% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 44.44% |
27597 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,334 | 61.89% |
| Black | 6,431 | 22.96% |
| Hispanic | 4,052 | 14.47% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 126 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27597 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,582 | 46.92% |
| Black | 916 | 27.16% |
| Hispanic | 844 | 25.03% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
27597 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 921 | 7.13% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,178 | 16.86% |
| High School Diploma | 4,609 | 35.67% |
| No High School Diploma | 291 | 2.25% |
| GED or Alternate | 789 | 6.11% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,047 | 15.84% |
| Associates Degree | 1,483 | 11.48% |
| Masters Degree | 461 | 3.57% |
| Professional Degree | 69 | 0.53% |
| Doctorate Degree | 73 | 0.56% |
27597 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.84485626, -78.30421448 |
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| Regions | Metro Raleigh-Durham Eastern Carolina Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Raleigh-Cary, NC Rocky Mount, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 116 Square Miles |
27597 Schools
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27597 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45f - Northern Outer Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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