The Town FilesZebulon, Georgia
City in Pike County · population 1,225 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $213,400
- Household income
- $49,706
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 39.0
Zebulon is a city of 1,225 people in Pike County, Georgia. The median home is worth $213,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 91% of Georgia towns, better for families than 89% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 81% of Georgia towns.
How Zebulon ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Zebulon is worth $213,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $49,706, which is more affordable than 23% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $937 a month. 54.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Zebulon | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $937 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $49,706 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 54.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Zebulon
| People | Zebulon | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Zebulon
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 34.3°F. About 54.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Zebulon since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 12, 2023 about 9.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 51 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 26, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 25, 1988.
Severe weather in Pike County since 1996
Pike County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 16, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4685: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Pike County
Pike County had 3,431 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,412 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Zebulon itself the ACS puts it at 11%.
Public schools in Zebulon
5 public schools with 3,548 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County High School | 9-12 | 1,089 | 15.1 |
| Pike County Middle School | 6-8 | 820 | 14.9 |
| Pike County Primary School | PK-2 | 814 | 14.5 |
| Pike County Elementary School | 3-5 | 775 | 13.8 |
| Zebulon High School | 9-12 | 50 | 25.0 |
Towns near Zebulon
- Williamson, GA6.1 mi · 681 people · home $418,500
- Milner, GA9.0 mi · 772 people · home $240,900
- Hannahs Mill, GA10.6 mi · 3,121 people · home $154,600
- Griffin, GA11.2 mi · 23,478 people · home $220,900
- Barnesville, GA11.4 mi · 6,292 people · home $176,500
- East Griffin, GA12.2 mi · 1,561 people · home $65,300
- Thomaston, GA13.8 mi · 9,816 people · home $211,000
- Experiment, GA14.0 mi · 3,328 people · home $137,500
Zebulon questions
Is Zebulon, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Zebulon scores better for retirees than 60% of Georgia towns and quieter than 65%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.0).
How much does a house cost in Zebulon?
The median owner-occupied home in Zebulon is valued at $213,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,706, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $937 a month.
What is the weather like in Zebulon?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 34.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Zebulon get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Zebulon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 12, 2023. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)