Apex, NC ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Apex, North Carolina: 27502, 27539 and 27523. Together they are home to 94,677 residents in 33,982 households. That is more than the 70,630 people counted inside Apex town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $135,625 in 27523 to $145,947 in 27539.
Apex town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 70,630 |
| Households | 25,235 |
| Median household income | $144,135 |
| Median home value | $576,100 |
| Median age | 36.4 |
| Median rent | $1,902 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 94,677 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 33,982 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $135,625 (27523) to $145,947 (27539) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $142,511 |
| Homeowners | 79.8% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 44.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.3% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 59 routes, 41,528 homes (3 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Apex: 27539 ($145,947)
- Most residents: 27502 (48,530 people)
- Highest homeownership: 27539 (83.1% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 27502 (45.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 27523 (13.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 27539 (37.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 27523 ($659,300)
Every ZIP code in Apex
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27502 | Apex | 48,530 | 17,368 | $143,922 | $550,900 | 81.6% | 45.9% | 11.2% | 29 | 21,769 | 44% of its land; mailing city |
| 27539 | Apex | 25,878 | 8,709 | $145,947 | $565,600 | 83.1% | 43.2% | 9.7% | 17 | 11,058 | 13% of its land; mailing city |
| 27523 | Apex | 20,269 | 7,905 | $135,625 | $659,300 | 72.3% | 43.0% | 13.8% | 13 | 10,315 | 9% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Apex when at least 10% of its land lies inside Apex town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Apex. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Apex.
Counties
- Wake County — 36 ZIP codes
- Chatham County — 15 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Holly Springs — 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Apex, NC?
- 27502, 27539 and 27523. A ZIP code is listed for Apex when at least 10% of its land lies inside Apex town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Apex.
- What is the population of Apex, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 70,630 residents inside Apex town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Apex hold 94,677 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Apex, NC?
- $144,135 inside Apex town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $135,625 to $145,947.
- Which Apex ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 27539, at $145,947, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Apex, NC?
- For the 3 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 59 carrier routes reaching 41,528 residential and 1,608 business mailboxes.
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