Zebulon
Living in Zebulon, NC
Named for a governor, built by the railroad.
Zebulon grew up along the Raleigh and Pamlico Sound Railroad and was incorporated in 1907. Its brick downtown on Arendell Avenue still shows those railroad roots, and the town around it has nearly doubled in five years.
Who was Zebulon?
The town is named for Zebulon Baird Vance, North Carolina's Civil War governor and later a U.S. senator. So yes, it's a first name. No, nobody calls it "Zeb." Okay, some people do.
Zebulon sits at the eastern edge of Wake County, with Wendell to the west and the Johnston, Franklin and Nash county lines close by.
The town counted about 6,900 residents in 2020, and Census estimates put it near 11,900 by 2025. New neighborhoods, a renamed ballpark and new downtown businesses are arriving with that growth.
Whether you're buying, selling, renting, or handing us the keys to manage your investment, here's what to know before you call Zebulon home.
The Character
What makes Zebulon, Zebulon.
Nomaco Park
The ballpark that opened in 1991 as Five County Stadium was renamed in 2026 and is now home to the Zebulon Devil Dogz, a summer collegiate team.
Bagpipes, made here
MacLellan Bagpipes builds bagpipes in Zebulon, which is not a sentence you expect to read about a small Wake County town.
A five-and-dime with a new pour
The old Pope's Five and Dime building on Arendell Avenue is now home to Olde Raleigh Distillery.
Big manufacturing, small town
GSK makes medicine in Zebulon, and Nomaco, the company behind the ballpark's new name, has long manufactured here too.
Neighborhoods
Six Zebulon neighborhoods worth knowing.
Zebulon's housing runs from older homes near the railroad downtown to newer subdivisions on the edges of town. Here's a starting point. Every neighborhood has its own personality, so ask us about the ones that fit how you live.
Downtown Zebulon
Older homes · Near Arendell AveEstablished streets close to the historic commercial blocks, the parks and the town's events.
Weaver's Pond
2007–2020s · SuburbanMostly detached homes with traditional suburban designs, built over about fifteen years.
Taryn Lake
Planned · Homes & townhomesA planned community with a mix of detached homes and townhomes.
Tippett Creek
Newer · Detached homesA newer Zebulon-area neighborhood. We confirm whether each home is inside town limits.
Wakefield Meadows
Subdivision · Detached homesDetached homes on subdivision streets, a short drive from downtown.
The Meadows of Dukes Lake
Subdivision · Zebulon areaA named residential area on the Zebulon side of eastern Wake. As always, we check the county and jurisdiction by address.
Getting Around
The far end of Wake, one highway in.
I-87/US 64/US 264 runs straight west into Raleigh. Gannon Avenue (US 64 Business) carries most of the shopping and dining, while Arendell Avenue (NC 96) and NC 39 run north and south through town.
- I-87 / US 64 / US 264
- Gannon Ave (US 64 Bus)
- Arendell Ave (NC 96)
- NC 39
- Shepard School Rd
Approximate drive times without heavy traffic.
Out & About
Your weekend, sorted.
Get outside
- Zebulon Community Park, 47.5 acres with fields, a walking trail and disc golf.
- Little River Park, with river access and natural-surface trails.
- Whitley Park, with tennis and an amphitheater.
- Devil Dogz baseball at Nomaco Park in summer.
Eat, shop, stroll
- McLean's Ole Time Cafe, on Gannon Avenue since 1956.
- Olde Raleigh Distillery in the old five-and-dime.
- Norse Brewing Longhouse downtown.
- Arendell Avenue shops and specialty businesses.
Community favorites
- Rock the Block, free concerts on second Fridays, August to October
- Spring Fest
- Candy Cane Lane
- Zebulon Christmas Parade
Check the town calendar for this year's dates.
Schools
Check the address, and the county.
Homes in Wake County are served by the Wake County Public School System. Some Zebulon mailing addresses sit in Johnston, Nash or Franklin County, which have their own school districts.
Assignments are set by the exact address and school year, not the neighborhood name. Before you fall in love with a house, look up the address with the district.
Renting & Owning
Own a home in Zebulon? Let it work for you.
Strong population growth, manufacturing jobs at GSK and Nomaco, and a straight shot into Raleigh all keep demand for homes here strong. Plenty of newcomers start out renting.
That makes Zebulon a strong place to own a rental, as long as it's managed well. We handle the screening, leasing, maintenance and rent collection, so your home brings in income instead of phone calls.
Local Truth
Breakfast at a cafe open since 1956, a ballgame in the evening, and a set of handmade bagpipes in between. Name another Triangle town that can do all three. We'll wait.
Questions We Hear
Zebulon, answered.
How far is Zebulon from Raleigh?
Downtown Zebulon to downtown Raleigh is usually about 25 to 35 minutes by car, mostly by I-87/US 64. Traffic and where you start make a difference.
Is there still baseball in Zebulon?
Yes. The Carolina Mudcats moved to Wilson after the 2025 season, and the ballpark was renamed Nomaco Park in 2026. It's now home to the Zebulon Devil Dogz, a summer collegiate team in the Coastal Plain League.
Are there newer homes in Zebulon?
Yes. Weaver's Pond has homes built from 2007 into the 2020s, and Taryn Lake, Tippett Creek and other newer neighborhoods add detached homes and townhomes. Older homes are closer to downtown.
What outdoor recreation is in Zebulon?
Zebulon Community Park covers 47.5 acres with fields, a walking trail and disc golf. Little River Park has river access and natural-surface trails, and Whitley Park has an amphitheater.
Which public schools serve Zebulon?
Homes in Wake County are served by the Wake County Public School System. Some Zebulon mailing addresses fall in Johnston, Nash or Franklin County, which have their own districts. Assignments depend on the exact address and school year, so check each home with the district.
Next Door
Neighbors worth a look.
Love Zebulon but want to compare? These nearby towns are an easy drive away.
Ready to make Zebulon home?
Buying, selling, renting or managing, we know Zebulon street by street. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll take it from there.
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