City

Apex, NC

3 ZIP codes  ·  Wake County  ·  North Carolina

👥91,710Population
💰$135,011Median HH Income▲ 77% above avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$511,395Median Home Value▲ 83% above avg
🎓75.2%College Grads▲ 94% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.1%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 8.3%Asian: 12.9%Other: 4.6%Race
White66.1%
Hispanic7.2%
Black8.3%
Asian12.9%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads75.2% ▲ 94% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma295 (0.5%)
HS Graduate5,405 (9.5%)
Some College3,498 (6.1%)
Associates4,896 (8.6%)
Bachelors5,653 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree37,318 (65.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 9.5%Some College: 6.1%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 65.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad9.5%
Some College6.1%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate65.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
51%

Financials

Median HH Income$135,011 ▲ 77% above avg
Median Home Value$511,394 ▲ 83% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,788/mo
Total Housing Units34,433
Vacant Units1,837

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
33%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
68%
About Apex, NC

Apex is a city in North Carolina, located in Wake County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 91,710 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.76 years.

Economically, Apex is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $135,010 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Apex is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $511,394, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,788 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Apex is highly educated. 75.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (66.11%).

Apex, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Apex
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27502 47,436 $137,088 $491,900 $1,786 2.3% 76.2% 81.4%
27523 18,330 $122,401 $585,900 $1,805 2.5% 78.2% 69.1%
27539 25,944 $140,121 $494,400 $1,781 4.8% 71.4% 82.8%