Apex
Town in Wake County, North Carolina
Apex is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, with 58,780 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 499 ft (152 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cary, 5.0 miles NE.
- 58,780residents (2020 Census)
- 499 ftelevation · 152 m
- 27.7 sq miland area · 71.7 km²
- 2,123 / sq mipopulation density
- 27502ZIP code
About Apex
Apex () is a town in Wake and Chatham counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. At its southern border, Apex encompasses the community of Friendship. In 1994, the downtown area was designated a historic district, and the Apex train depot, built in 1867, was designated a Wake County landmark. The depot location marks the highest point on the old Chatham Railroad, hence the town's name. The town motto is "the Peak of Good Living".
In the late 19th century, a small community developed around the Chatham railroad station, known as Log Pond, and later, Apex. Much of the forest in the surrounding area were cleared for farmland, which was mainly dedicated to tobacco farming. Since Apex was near the state capital, it became a trading center. The railroad shipped products such as lumber, tar, and tobacco. The town was officially incorporated in 1873. By 1900, the town had a population of 349. As of the 2020 census, its population was 58,780, making it the 17th-most-populous municipality in North Carolina.
The population boom occurred primarily in the late 1990s. The Research Triangle Park, established in the 1960s, created strong demand for technology workers, which also drove population growth.
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Living in Apex
- Median household income
- $144,135
- Median home value
- $576,100
- Median rent
- $1,902/mo
- Median age
- 36.4
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Apex had 58,780 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 58,780 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,123 per sq mi (820 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Apex at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Wake County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 58,780 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.69 sq mi (71.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7256° N, 78.8799° W |
| ZIP code | 27502 |
| Official website | apexnc.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3701520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Apex
- Cary5.0 mi NE
- Holly Springs5.5 mi SE
- Morrisville8.0 mi N
- Fuquay-Varina10.2 mi SE
- Governors Village12.0 mi NW
- Carolina Meadows12.1 mi NW
- Fearrington Village12.2 mi NW
- Governors Club12.4 mi NW
- Moncure12.9 mi SW
- Briar Chapel14.9 mi NW
- Garner15.1 mi E
- Raleigh15.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Apex
What county is Apex in?
Apex is in Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Apex, NC?
58,780 people lived in Apex at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Apex, NC?
The ZIP code of Apex is 27502.
What is the elevation of Apex?
499 feet (152 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Apex?
Cary (5.0 mi), Holly Springs (5.5 mi), Morrisville (8.0 mi), Fuquay-Varina (10.2 mi), Governors Village (12.0 mi).
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