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ZIP Code 27502
Apex, NC, Wake County
Population
48,530
Land area
28.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,713
City
Apex
ZIP 27502 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 27502 at a glance
- ZIP 27502 (Apex) is about 7.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $143,922, 99% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $550,900 (91% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,909 a month.
Local data for ZIP 27502
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 27502, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$143,922
Poverty rate
2.3%
Median home value
$550,900
Prices +2.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,909/mo
Homeownership
81.6%
Bachelor's or higher
68.4%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
25.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,281
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
12,627
$594M annual payroll
PPP loans
$62.61M
1,017 loans
Campaign donations
$335K
29% D, 7% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 27502, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,525
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,790
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 28°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 27502, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.0%
U.S. 33.3% -6.3 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
8.4%
U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 27502
ZIP codes near 27502
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 27523Apex | 5.7 mi | 38.5 |
| 27518Cary | 6.5 mi | 9.9 |
| 27511Cary | 6.9 mi | 11.7 |
| 27519Cary | 6.9 mi | 22.3 |
| 27540Holly Springs | 7.6 mi | 48 |
| 27562Moncure | 7.7 mi | 54.2 |
| 27539Holly Springs | 7.9 mi | 31 |
| 27513Cary | 8.9 mi | 16.4 |
| 27559Moncure | 9.4 mi | 50.6 |
| 27606Cary | 10 mi | 24.5 |
| 27560Morrisville | 10 mi | 27.4 |
| 27713Carolina Meadows | 11 mi | 35.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 27502?
- ZIP code 27502 is in Apex, NC (Wake County).
- What county is ZIP code 27502 in?
- ZIP code 27502 is mostly in Wake County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 27502?
- About 48,530 people live in the 27502 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.