| ZIP Code | 27523 |
|---|---|
| City | Apex |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wake County |
| Area Code | 984 |
| Elevation | 369 ft |
| Latitude | 35.773618 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.956926 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37183 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 78.2% ▲ 102% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 22 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,072 (9%) |
| Some College | 495 (4.2%) |
| Associates | 1,001 (8.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,221 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,078 (67.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $122,401 ▲ 60% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $585,900 ▲ 110% above avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,805/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,730 |
| Vacant Units | 611 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,730 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 611 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 27523 is located in Apex, North Carolina, within Wake County. With a population of 18,330, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 27523 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $122,401 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27523 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $585,900 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,805 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 27523 is majority White (53.45%). Residents are highly educated — 78.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27523 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 33% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 27523 in Apex, NC is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,330 residents, a median household income of $122,401, and a median home value of $585,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.