27597 ZIP Code — Zebulon, NC
Wake County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27597 is located in Zebulon, North Carolina, within Wake County. It covers approximately 118.47 square miles and serves a population of 27,962 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919.
About ZIP code 27597
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $240,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $77,283.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
27,962
population
118.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27597 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27597
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27597. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Zebulon | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27591 Wendell (4.5 mi)
27557 Middlesex (7.1 mi)
27545 Knightdale (8.7 mi)
27571 Rolesville (10.2 mi)
27508 Bunn (10.5 mi)
27616 Raleigh (12.3 mi)
27527 Clayton (12.8 mi)
27610 Raleigh (13.1 mi)
27880 Sims (13.4 mi)
27604 Raleigh (13.5 mi)
27807 Bailey (13.6 mi)
27528 Clayton (14.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,962 |
| Population density | 236 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 183 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 118.47 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.84 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.8207 |
| Longitude | -78.3237 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 919 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.2% | 28.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 29.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 12.0% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
27,962
Population
236
People per sq mi
38.6
Median age
$77,283
Median household income
$34,622
Per capita income
$240,200
Median home value
$922
Median monthly rent
78.8%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
8,705
Housing units
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
864
Under 5
971
1,049
5–9
1,181
985
10–14
1,109
693
15–19
779
463
20–24
521
1,781
25–34
2,004
2,011
35–44
2,263
1,837
45–54
2,066
790
55–59
888
719
60–64
808
1,200
65–74
1,349
561
75–84
630
207
85+
233
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,105 | 25.4% |
| 18 and over | 20,857 | 74.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,180 | 14.9% |
| Median age | 38.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.9%
Black or African American
20.9%
Hispanic or Latino
10%
Two or more races
8.4%
Other race
5.6%
Asian
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,054 | 54.9% |
| Black or African American | 6,503 | 20.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,099 | 10% |
| Two or more races | 2,612 | 8.4% |
| Other race | 1,733 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.2% | 28.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 29.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 12.0% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
15.6%
$50k–$75k
12.5%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $77,283 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$50k–$100k
4.9%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k–$300k
32.9%
$300k–$500k
22.2%
$500k–$1M
8.2%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $240,200 |
| Median rent / month | $922 |
| Owner occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter occupied | 21.2% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
| Single-family detached | 73.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 18.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 62.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.1% |
| 3 or more | 39.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.4% |
| Electricity | 82.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,651 | 55.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 713 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 948 | 9.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,888 | 28.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,490 | 34.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,886 | 28.3% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.1% | 23.8% |
| Married | 57.0% | 53.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.9%
Some HS, no diploma
9.2%
HS graduate
29.1%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.4%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 340 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 475 | 6.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,406 | 49.3% |
| High school | 1,286 | 18.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,398 | 20.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.5%
Construction
15.6%
Manufacturing
15.0%
Professional & management
12.2%
Retail trade
10.7%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Wholesale trade
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Public administration
4.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Other services
2.2%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.5% |
| Service | 12.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.9% |
| Production & transportation | 17.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.7% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.0% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 13.3% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.2 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
13.8%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
17.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.6% |
| Retirement income | 19.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| High blood pressure | 35.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 23.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 20.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 63.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 16.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,384 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 34.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.8% |
| Public insurance | 35.1% |
| No insurance | 14.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,127 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 2,044 | 7.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,020 | 7.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 24 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,510 | 91.2% |
| Born in same state | 25,477 | 91.1% |
| Born in different state | 17,881 | 63.9% |
| Foreign born | 33 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,452 | 8.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 683 | 27.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,542 | 12.7% |
| Arab | 3,004 | 10.7% |
| Italian | 1,847 | 6.6% |
| English | 113 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 94 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 92 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 74 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 55 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.5% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27597
What city is ZIP code 27597 in?
ZIP code 27597 is primarily assigned to Zebulon, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27597 in?
ZIP code 27597 falls within Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 27597?
ZIP code 27597 has an estimated population of 27,962 residents, with a density of 236 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27597?
The median home value in ZIP code 27597 is $240,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27597?
The median household income in ZIP code 27597 is $77,283, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27597 in?
ZIP code 27597 observes the EST timezone.