ZIP Code 27539 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameApex
Primary CountyWake County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)27,212
Area Code(s)919 / 984
Current Time
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27539 Demographics

27539 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27539 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27539 is White. The current unemployment level in 27539 is 3.0%.

Population27,212
Population Growth Rate18.10%
Population Density960 People per Square Mile
Total Households6,688
Percentage High Income Households7.0%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$122,110
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$117,440
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)3.0%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 75.83%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 60.61%

27539 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White20,14775.83%
Black2,4119.08%
Hispanic2,6219.87%
Asian1,3785.19%
Native American100.04%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

27539 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White3,90462.69%
Black84613.59%
Hispanic1,21519.51%
Asian2453.93%
Native American120.19%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander50.08%

27539 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College4323.76%
Bachelor Degree4,04235.21%
High School Diploma1,98217.26%
No High School Diploma1601.39%
GED or Alternate2572.24%
1 or More Years of College1,67214.56%
Associates Degree1,35711.82%
Masters Degree1,33211.6%
Professional Degree760.66%
Doctorate Degree1701.48%

27539 Geography

Coordinates35.67904282,-78.80523682
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 27539
RegionMetro Raleigh-Durham
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaRaleigh-Cary, NC
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area28 Square Miles

27539 Politics

US Congressional Districts in 27539
North Carolina State Senate Districts in 27539
North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts in 27539

27539 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7b: 5F to 10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion45f - Northern Outer Piedmont

27539 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)30323947566469676149403349
Avg Max Temp (°F)50546372798589878172635371
Avg Precip (In.)4.263.564.363.073.983.924.514.214.343.453.183.2346.07

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