27523 ZIP Code
Apex, North Carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27523 |
| City/Town: | Apex |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North Carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,802 |
| Median Household Income: | $122,158 |
| Per Capita Income: | $77,250 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,830 |
| Median Home Value: | $496,500 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7600, -78.8900 |
Population Information (27523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,802 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,160 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,642 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,291 | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,165 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,234 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,208 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 648 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,061 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,934 | 17.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,080 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 910 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 713 | 4.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,435 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 486 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 637 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $496,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,612 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,830 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,318 | 92.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 512 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,400 | 69.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,918 | 30.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,256 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 57 | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 135 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,073 | 9.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,303 | 11.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,085 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,469 | 39.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,134 | 27.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 67.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27523 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $122,158 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $175,451 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $154,746 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $77,250 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,937 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,731 | 97.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 201 | 2.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,678 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,464 | 85.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,015 | 11.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 252 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,924 | 59.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,371 | 8.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 32 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,955 | 23.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 684 | 4.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 836 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,192 | 7.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 796 | 4.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 572 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 37 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 100 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 87 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27523 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 119 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 78 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 398 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 178 | 2.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 201 | 3.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 714 | 11.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 932 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,089 | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 896 | 14.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,713 | 27.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27523 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,468 | 62.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 314 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 33 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 109 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 272 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,432 | 27.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27523 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 50 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 221 | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 782 | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 170 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 808 | 9.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 43 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 258 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 885 | 10.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,994 | 34.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,542 | 17.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 333 | 3.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 294 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 351 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.8% | 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 (27523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,820 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,321 | 85.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,674 | 21.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 977 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27523 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,306 | 84.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,702 | 26.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,656 | 26.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 35 | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 61 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 83 | 1.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27523 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,544 | 66.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 536 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 12 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 51 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 202 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 618 | 9.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 628 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 234 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27523 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 415 | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,244 | 32.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 949 | 13.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,838 | 26.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 638 | 9.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 429 | 6.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 121 | 1.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 54 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 12 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 130 | 1.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27523 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 46 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 454 | 6.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 974 | 14.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,882 | 42.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,627 | 23.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 847 | 12.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27523 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,057 | 48.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 541 | 8.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,670 | 42.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 31 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27523 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 179 | 2.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,623 | 25.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,832 | 44.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,684 | 26.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27523 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 255 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 21 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 61 | 1.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 23 | 0.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 181 | 4.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,695 | 38.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,773 | 40.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 391 | 8.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27523 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,330 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $734 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,612 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.79 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.38 |
Households (27523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,318 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,678 | 58.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,939 | 30.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 953 | 15.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,390 | 22.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,796 | 44.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,719 | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27523 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,505 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,856 | 28.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,173 | 64.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 130 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 345 | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,447 | 22.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27523 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,110 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 278 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 200 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,048 | 49.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,063 | 25.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 521 | 12.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,095 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 483 | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,797 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,283 | 7.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 131 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 525 | 40.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 627 | 48.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27523 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,484 | 80.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,892 | 17.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,579 | 54.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,294 | 44.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 706 | 24.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 19 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,862 | 76.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 104 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,940 | 3788.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,940 | 3788.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,940 | 3788.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 300 | 288.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 348 | 334.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 7.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 497 | 477.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 30 | 28.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27523 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,511 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,080 | 71.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,431 | 28.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 601 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,996 | 12.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,771 | 11.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 63 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27523 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,318 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,161 | 97.5% | 89.4% |
Apex, NC27523