Median Income
$43,456
household / year
Median Home Value
$195,800
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$868
gross / month
Cost of Living
101
national avg = 100

Is Zebulon, GA a Good Place to Live?

Zebulon is a small town of 1,625 in Georgia, with a median household income of $43,456 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Zebulon stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Zebulon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Zebulon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Zebulon's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Zebulon costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric Zebulon, GA National Avg
Median Home Value $195,800 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent $868 $1,163
Homeownership Rate 49.9% 65.9%
Median Household Income $43,456 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Zebulon's violent crime rate is 155.2 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
155.2 /100k
Property Crime
775.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Zebulon is served primarily by Pike County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Zebulon, GA National Avg
School District Pike County —
Elementary Schools 2 —
Middle Schools 1 —
High Schools 2 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 14.2:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 87.2% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Zebulon sees average highs of 56.2°F in January and 90.5°F in July, with 50.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

MetricZebulon, GA
Average High — January56.2°F
Average High — July90.5°F
Annual Precipitation50.6"
Annual Snowfall0.3"

Demographics

MetricZebulon, GANational Avg
Population1,625—
Median Age37.438.9
Unemployment Rate8.0%3.7%
Avg Commute Time28.9 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)70.1%59.3%
Black or African American21.9%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%18.9%
Asian3.9%6.3%
Under 1822.3%22.2%
65 and over16.4%16.8%

Nearby Cities

ZIP Codes in Zebulon

Zebulon, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

Zebulon vs Other Cities

Frequently Asked Questions

Zebulon's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Zebulon roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $195,800 and median rent is $868/month.
Zebulon's violent crime rate is 155.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 775.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Zebulon are operated by Pike County. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Zebulon, GA has a population of 1,625, a median household income of $43,456, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Zebulon averages 56.2°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.6 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Zebulon, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30295.
The population of Zebulon, Georgia is 1,625 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Zebulon: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $195,800, median household income $43,456, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Zebulon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.