Zebulon, North Carolina · ZIP 27597

Zebulon — ZIP 27597

Zebulon (27597) scores 65/100 — Fair for North Carolina. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $345K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share15%

Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100

Avg math proficiency46%

Avg reading proficiency45%

Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100

Typical home value$345K

Median rent$1,989/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$345K

Median Rent

$1,989/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,715

Violent Crime

628

Property Crime

4,087

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wake County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
East Wake Academy	KG–12	1,265	59%	61%
Corinth-Holders Elementary	PK–05	585	57%	47%
Zebulon Middle	06–08	772	45%	48%
Wakelon Elementary	PK–05	679	42%	39%
Zebulon Elementary	PK–05	693	29%	29%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

29,003

Median Income

$85K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

38.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27597 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 27597 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 27597 is approximately $345K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 27597 in Zebulon has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.