Located just off U.S. 64, the town of Zebulon is in the easternmost corner of Wake County, near where the Franklin, Nash and Johnston county lines meet. Although becoming more populous over the last few decades, and seeing more visitors with the highways that pass nearby, Zebulon is still small-town at heart, earning the nickname “The town of friendly people.” Zebulon’s total land area encompasses 13 square miles. The most recent census provided by a town demographer showed Zebulon to have 4,781 citizens.

What are the attractions?

The Carolina Mudcats offer family entertainment throughout the spring and summer. The AA affiliate of the Florida Marlins plays 70 games at home during the regular season. Five County Stadium is located just outside the heart of Zebulon at 1501 NC Highway 39. Call for tickets or information at 269-2287 or visit The Carolina Mudcats online.

Zebulon has a vibrant parks and recreation program. Parks include Zebulon Community Park, Whitley Park, Gill Street Park, and Little River Park. Youth athletics include baseball, tee ball, girl's softball, fall baseball, fall soccer and basketball. Registration forms can be found at Zebulon's youth atheletic program's website. Summer camps offered include baseball, fast pitch softball, soccer, basketball, cheerleading, tennis and golf. visit summer camps for registration forms. Adult athletics include spring/summer softball, fall co-ed softball and basketball. Visit the Adult Athletics Program's website for registration forms. Classes offered through parks and recreation include aerobics, body toning, pilates, walking, and karate. Visit Parks and Recreation for more information.

What's the history?

 

The town flourished as a result of the Raleigh and Pamlico Sound Railroad Company, which in 1906 set plans for a track to pass through the dense forest that fell between the Whitley and Horton family farms. Locals Edgar B. Barbee and Falconer B. Arendell then established the Zebulon Company for development, named after Zebulon B. Vance, North Carolina’s governor during the Civil War. The company received its charter in 1906 and the town was formed. Here's more on the town's history.

Who runs the town?

The town is governed by the mayor and commissioners. The daily operations are administered by a town manager. Visit Zebulon’s town website. See general information to jump straight to an overview of Zebulon.
You can also go here to learn more about the Zebulon Chamber of Commerce.

Human Services is located at the Eastern Regional Center, 1002 Dogwood Drive. The main phone number for Human Services is 919-404-3900 or visit Human Services and choose Zebulon for more information.

Look online for voting information and where to go to vote, or call the Wake County Board of Elections at (919)-856-6240, fax at (919)-856-5864. Their mailing address is PO Box 695 Raleigh, NC, and they are located at 337 S. Salisbury Street, in Raleigh. Local voting stations are located at Hopkins Rural Fire Dept., 8933 Fowler Road, Zebulon Rotary-Woman's Club, 405 W. Sycamore St., and the Eastern Regional Center, located at 1002 Dogwood Dr.

Visit public transportation for information on local public transit.

All fee schedules for administration, fire inspection, planning, development fees, equipment rates, inspection fees and recreation can be found online.

If you need to contact the finance department please call (919) 269-7455 extension 239.

Numbers to remember:
Water billing inquiries: 269-7455 ext. 239
Public Works: 269-5285
Waste Industries: 662-7100
Emergencies: 831-5431

Property Tax: The property tax rate in Zebulon is $.55 per $100 of valuation. If you have any tax questions, call 919-856-5400 or visit Wake County's property tax.

Electric Bills: To pay an electric bill, you can pay on site at Friend's Mart, 503 Proctor Street, Mon.-Sun., 7 a.m-6 p.m. Friend’s Mart is located at the intersection of Pearce Road and Proctor Street — near Zebulon Elementary School. You can also make payments at Wendell IGA, 2791 Wendell Blvd, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. The IGA is located on Wendell Blvd. right across from the Fire Department and beside the Neuse River Veterinary Office.

Gas Bills: New and existing accounts and inquiries can be addressed at PSNC Energy's website. If you are experiencing a gas leak, immediately call 1-877-776-2427 (PSNC Energy Customer Service).

Phone Bills: New and existing accounts and inquiries can be addressed at Bellsouth. For sales, billing and customer service, call 1-888-757-6500. For technical support and repair call 1-877-737-2478.

Cable Bills: New and existing accounts and all cable inquiries should be directed to Time Warner Cable. If you are having a problem with your cable television and and can't get help from TimeWarner call Bob Sepe at the Triangle J Council of Governments at 919-467-5392.

Waste Services: Trash fees can be found at Zebulon Waste Removal. Residential Garbage Rates are $15.50 for the first trash can and $12.50 for each additional trash can.

Water and sewer utility rates:

Water: $10.30 per month
Administrative Fee: $5.40 per 1,000 gallons of water use.

Sewer: $10.50 per month
Administrative fee: $4.95 per 1,000 gallons of water use.
Reclaimed water: $3.60 per month
Administrative fee: $2.45 per 1,000 gallons of water use

Outside rates for water equate to 200% of all in-town rates.

There are five schools located near Zebulon. They include Zebulon ELementary, Wakelon Elementary, Zebulon Middle School, East Wake High School, East Wake Academy. All are traditional except East Wake Academy, a modified, year-round public charter school.

Who lives here?

The median age in Zebulon was 32.8 as of the 2000 census. The racial breakdown is 53.7 percent white, 39.7 percent black, and 1.0 percent Asian. Hispanics or Latinos of any race make up 8.6 percent of the population. Bachelors degrees or higher are held by 15.7 percent of the population over 25.

What about public safety?

Police services are provided by the Zebulon Police Department. Here are the crime statistics for 2006 (source: SBI):

Murder: 0

Rape: 2

Robbery: 19

Aggravated Assault: 26

Burglary: 61

Larcenies: 267

Motor Vehicle Theft: 12