Zebulon, NC town hall & government
Zebulon spent $18.5 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $2,141 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Zebulon's government.
Who runs Zebulon
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Zebulon's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 45%
- Interest, fines & other 16%
- Sales taxes 11%
- From the federal government 8%
- From the state 6%
- Fees & charges 6%
- From other local governments 5%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
Who works for Zebulon
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2024. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Wake County Schools
Zebulon's K–12 school district, shared with Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Rolesville and Wendell. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from North Carolina districts overall: 26% local, 57% state, 17% federal
- Local 34%
- State 56%
- Federal 10%
Of the $12,279 per pupil, $8,085 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Zebulon kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Zebulon pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Zebulon's government
Who represents Zebulon
Zebulon is represented in Congress by Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd and Representatives Deborah K. Ross and Brad Knott. Josh Stein is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.