Blended score for ZIP 27597's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Somewhat walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

9.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

36 / 100

Restaurants & cafes9

Grocery stores1

Parks0

Schools0

Transit stops1

Pharmacies1

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Zebulon Elementary

1.11 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.9

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 533
Student:teacher ratio: 10.9:1
District: Wake County Schools

Middle

Zebulon Middle

0.56 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.6

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 717
Student:teacher ratio: 14.3:1
District: Wake County Schools

High

East Wake High

6.88 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 1,508
Student:teacher ratio: 16.2:1
District: Wake County Schools

Commute from Zebulon

Real drive time from Zebulon's center to Downtown Raleigh.

29 min

typical drive time

24.8 mi

distance

Current Weather

Live conditions in Zebulon, from Franklin County Airport.

77°F

Clear

Cities near 27597

Zebulon · all of Zebulon Wendell · 5.7 mi Knightdale · 10.5 mi Clayton · 14.9 mi Louisburg · 15.4 mi Wake Forest · 15.7 mi Youngsville · 16.6 mi

ZIP codes near 27597

27591 (Wendell) · 5.7 mi 27545 (Knightdale) · 10.5 mi 27527 (Clayton) · 12.7 mi 27616 (Raleigh) · 13.3 mi 27604 (Raleigh) · 14.9 mi 27549 (Louisburg) · 15.4 mi 27587 (Wake Forest) · 15.4 mi 27610 (Raleigh) · 16.4 mi

ZIP 27597 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 27597 right now?+

There are currently 378 active listings in ZIP 27597, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 27597?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 27597 is $407,245. Homes are spending an average of 129 days on market.

Is ZIP 27597's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 27597 have risen 1.5% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 27597?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 27597 are Not in a Subdivision, Sidney Creek, Cadence Meadows.

What schools serve ZIP 27597?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 27597's center are Zebulon Elementary, Zebulon Middle, East Wake High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 27597 walkable?+

ZIP 27597's center has a walkability score of 42 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from ZIP 27597?+

The typical drive from Zebulon's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 29 minutes (24.8 miles).

Listing data provided by Hive MLS, Triad MLS, Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 3 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.