The 23-year-old "Pillowtalk" hitmaker said his family make him take the rubbish out and do other daily chores when he is home, reported Femalefirst.
"My childhood was really protected. My dad didn't want me to go out, so I'd just stay at home playing video games.
"When I go back to Bradford they treat me exactly the same. It's why I only ever go back for a few days, otherwise they have me taking out the bins," Zayn said.
"I haven't been in touch with my friends from Bradford for a long time. I'm too busy. I work too much. I don't have enough time to get home and see my family even, and then I have a girlfriend and I have to balance my time with her.