27502 ZIP Code
Apex, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27502 |
| City/Town: | Apex |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 47,943 |
| Median Household Income: | $130,683 |
| Per Capita Income: | $68,125 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,739 |
| Median Home Value: | $445,600 |
| Land Area: | 28.3 sq miles
73.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7196, -78.9072 |
Population Information (27502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 47,943 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,436 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,507 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,664 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,243 | 8.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,241 | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,430 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,146 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,743 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,894 | 16.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,861 | 16.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,931 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,015 | 4.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,197 | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,055 | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 523 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $445,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,707 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,739 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,789 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 950 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,600 | 81.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,189 | 19.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,219 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 406 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 270 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,846 | 9.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,154 | 13.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,128 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11,931 | 38.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,484 | 27.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 65.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27502 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $130,683 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $152,187 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $146,941 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $68,125 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,936 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 25,177 | 97.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 703 | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,915 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 21,183 | 84.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,081 | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 891 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 34,593 | 72.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,355 | 7.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 62 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,822 | 12.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 76 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 984 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,051 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,887 | 6.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,269 | 6.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,378 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 651 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 121 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,119 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27502 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 303 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 112 | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 451 | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 788 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 766 | 4.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,792 | 10.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,617 | 9.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,924 | 23.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,775 | 16.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,261 | 25.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27502 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,059 | 63.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,625 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 513 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 166 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 6,617 | 26.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27502 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 520 | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 969 | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,253 | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 445 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,579 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 623 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 1,163 | 4.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,713 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 6,391 | 25.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,082 | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,445 | 5.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,117 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 877 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 45,904 | 95.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 42,161 | 87.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,246 | 15.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,849 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27502 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,650 | 87.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,008 | 17.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,149 | 18.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 257 | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 215 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 272 | 1.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27502 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,015 | 73.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,642 | 14.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 338 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 134 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 253 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 491 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 659 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 207 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27502 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 429 | 2.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 5,271 | 29.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,194 | 29.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,003 | 22.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,741 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 320 | 1.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 265 | 1.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 301 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 44 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 171 | 1.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27502 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 93 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 551 | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,609 | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,677 | 43.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,611 | 31.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,198 | 12.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27502 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,992 | 65.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 439 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,243 | 31.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 18 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 54 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27502 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 292 | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,881 | 23.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,770 | 52.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,846 | 22.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27502 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 137 | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 50 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 15 | 0.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 165 | 1.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,859 | 13.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 6,256 | 46.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,855 | 35.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 263 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27502 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,128 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $617 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,707 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.92 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.38 |
Households (27502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,789 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 11,048 | 65.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 6,214 | 37.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,812 | 10.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,237 | 19.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,665 | 45.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,174 | 18.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.85 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27502 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,674 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,372 | 24.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,754 | 66.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 239 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,109 | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,485 | 25.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27502 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,368 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 990 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 642 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,756 | 47.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,144 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,836 | 19.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,242 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,645 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 47,753 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,275 | 6.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 523 | 16.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,324 | 40.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,428 | 43.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27502 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 41,935 | 87.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,468 | 11.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,622 | 48.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,429 | 44.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,564 | 28.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 417 | 7.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 41,612 | 86.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,159 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,331 | 546.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,331 | 546.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,331 | 546.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 766 | 66.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 316 | 27.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 57 | 4.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 872 | 75.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 217 | 18.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27502 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 45,279 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,608 | 83.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,671 | 16.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,193 | 4.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,788 | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,351 | 7.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 339 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27502 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,789 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,364 | 97.5% | 89.4% |
Apex, NC27502