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ZIP 27597

Part of Zebulon, NC
Pop. 30,184·Wake County·31st most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,989/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
+$24
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ZIP 27597 · $1,989
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$2,200
Research median
$1,350/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,868/yr
At $1,989/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyWake County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27597 (Zebulon, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,184
Median income
$84,625
Median age
38.9
Renters
19.9%
Age distribution
25.4%
18.4%
29.7%
15.3%
Under 1825.4%
18–3418.4%
35–5429.7%
55–6411.2%
65+15.3%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
53.6%
26.9%
17.3%
White53.6%
Black26.9%
Hispanic17.3%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
12.3%
29.8%
30.9%
26.9%
No HS diploma12.3%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college30.9%
Bachelor's+26.9%
Housing tenure
80.1%
19.9%
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27597 in Zebulon, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,094 → $84,625
up 17.4%
Population
28,095 → 30,184
up 7.4%
Renter share
20.9% → 19.9%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
21.2% → 26.9%
+5.7 pts

Census figures show median household income at $84,625 today, compared with $72,094 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 28,095 to 30,184 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 21.2% to 26.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27597 covers Zebulon, NC. The median rent here is $1,989/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($84,625/yr), ZIP 27597 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27597?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27597 (Zebulon, NC) is $1,989. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27597 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27597's median rent of $1,989/mo is $24 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27597 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27597 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #31 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,989/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27597?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,989/mo in ZIP 27597. The local median household income is $84,625/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27597?

Rent in ZIP 27597 has increased 4.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27597 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27597 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,989/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($84,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27597 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27597 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.9% of ZIP 27597 households are renters, while 80.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27597 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27597 compare to the rest of Zebulon?

ZIP 27597 sits right at the Zebulon citywide median of $1,989/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27597 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27597 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,989/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 27597's median household income ($84,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27597 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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