Construction Value
$109.6M ▲ 37.9%
Units Permitted
639 ▲ 34.5%
Avg Value / Unit
$172K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Zebulon jumped in 2024, up 34.5% from the prior year with 639 housing units permitted. At $172K per unit, new builds are 28% below the Wake County average of $237K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 159% above the county average of 247 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$16K
per resident
County avg: $4K+338%
$16.5M
per square mile
Zebulon vs. Wake County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 639 | 639 | $109.6M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 12 permit-issuing towns in Wake County
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