The Zebulon Community Library contains more than 8,000 volumes and is a unit of the Wake County Library System. Zebulon's location presents many opportunities for higher education. Four technical colleges are located within 25 miles. A city-wide recreation program involves everyone. Little League baseball, basketball, and football are offered to ages 8 through 18.
Adults can participate in softball, basketball, volleyball, and tennis leagues.
Lighted diamonds, gridirons, and courts are available for all sports. Three beautiful parks are enjoyed by the public. A full-time director and staff maintain the program's success. The Zebulon Country Club offers tennis, a swimming pool, an 18-hole golf course, and several fishing lakes. An association-operated swimming pool is in Zebulon.