salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,640 a year. That is $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of North Carolina. It is number 153 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Zebulon?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Zebulon
| Size | Zebulon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $994 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $854 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,393 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,020 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Zebulon overall?
Everyday prices in North Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Zebulon, so the North Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Zebulon
Life in Zebulon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Zebulon?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $91 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $320,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,070 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Zebulon, NC?
Renting in Zebulon costs a median of about $2,316 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in Zebulon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,640 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Zebulon cheap or expensive?
Zebulon is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.6% of the typical household income of $85,322. It ranks 153rd cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Zebulon?
The median homeowner in Zebulon pays $2,505 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.
Is Zebulon more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in North Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Zebulon?
The median home value in Zebulon is $320,700, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
8,711 people live in Zebulon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.