27539 ZIP Code
Apex, North Carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27539 |
| City/Town: | Apex |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North Carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,212 |
| Median Household Income: | $132,122 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,725 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,185 |
| Median Home Value: | $455,000 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.6800, -78.7800 |
Population Information (27539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,212 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,443 | 53.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,769 | 46.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,132 | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,303 | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,638 | 9.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,065 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 883 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,896 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,620 | 17.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,966 | 14.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,767 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,602 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,400 | 5.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 809 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 131 | 0.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $455,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,561 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,185 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,780 | 95.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 405 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,223 | 82.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,557 | 17.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,191 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 377 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 541 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,084 | 12.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,484 | 14.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,615 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,649 | 38.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,441 | 20.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 58.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27539 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $132,122 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $156,234 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $157,373 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,725 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,901 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,255 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 646 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,662 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,874 | 82.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,509 | 11.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 860 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,518 | 75.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,364 | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 26 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,045 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,448 | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,811 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,130 | 7.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,769 | 10.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,785 | 6.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 537 | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 71 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 376 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27539 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 289 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 184 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 231 | 2.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 338 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 397 | 4.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,037 | 11.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 762 | 8.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,675 | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,502 | 17.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,365 | 26.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27539 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,152 | 61.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 974 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 166 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 248 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,569 | 26.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27539 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 90 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 828 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,341 | 10.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 248 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,100 | 8.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 514 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 498 | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 982 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,270 | 24.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,534 | 19.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 837 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 500 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 513 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.0% | 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 (27539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,478 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,152 | 85.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,363 | 16.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,734 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27539 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,663 | 87.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,567 | 17.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,674 | 19.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 194 | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 124 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 252 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27539 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,273 | 79.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 592 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 160 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 138 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 170 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 386 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 466 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27539 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,565 | 27.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,758 | 30.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,660 | 18.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,411 | 15.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 413 | 4.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 273 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 65 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 13 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 20 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27539 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 473 | 5.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 984 | 10.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,518 | 38.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,533 | 27.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,677 | 18.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27539 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,678 | 41.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 598 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,377 | 49.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 16 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 26 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 22 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 44 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27539 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 156 | 1.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,726 | 19.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,322 | 49.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,576 | 29.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27539 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 206 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 97 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 102 | 1.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 296 | 4.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 981 | 13.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,496 | 34.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,953 | 40.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 92 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27539 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,391 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $528 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,561 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.17 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.38 |
Households (27539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,780 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,974 | 68.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,333 | 38.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,043 | 11.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,362 | 15.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,789 | 43.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,520 | 17.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.10 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.59 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27539 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,461 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,434 | 32.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,211 | 59.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 108 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 584 | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,333 | 22.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27539 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,263 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 789 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 452 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,917 | 47.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,920 | 23.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,185 | 14.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,809 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,247 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,212 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,537 | 5.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 180 | 11.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 823 | 53.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 534 | 34.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27539 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,492 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,556 | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,543 | 43.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,661 | 46.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,461 | 41.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 352 | 9.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,697 | 90.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 249 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,515 | 1010.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,515 | 1010.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,515 | 1010.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 643 | 258.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 258 | 103.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 4 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 768 | 308.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 29 | 11.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27539 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,080 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,376 | 89.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,704 | 10.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,455 | 5.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 621 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 458 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 170 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27539 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,780 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,582 | 97.7% | 89.4% |
Apex, NC27539