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ZIP 27539

Part of Apex, NC
Pop. 25,878·Wake County·66th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,823/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.7%
Month-over-Month
-6.1%
vs US Median
-$142
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ZIP 27539 · $1,823
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,780
1 BR
$1,860
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,560
4 BR+
$3,420
Research median
$2,040/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,876/yr
At $1,823/mo median
Location
CityApex
StateNC
CountyWake County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 9.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.7% YoY, -6.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27539 (Apex, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,878
Median income
$145,947
Median age
37.7
Renters
16.9%
Age distribution
30.7%
15.8%
30.1%
13.8%
Under 1830.7%
18–3415.8%
35–5430.1%
55–6413.8%
65+9.5%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
72.8%
White72.8%
Black8.3%
Hispanic9.7%
Asian3.8%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
21.4%
64%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma10%
Some college21.4%
Bachelor's+64%
Housing tenure
83.1%
16.9%
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27539 in Apex, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$122,110 → $145,947
up 19.5%
Population
26,340 → 25,878
down 1.8%
Renter share
17.5% → 16.9%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
56.6% → 64%
+7.4 pts
Median age
36.5 → 37.7
+1.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 27539 in Apex, NC now reports about $145,947, up from $122,110 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 27539 in Apex, NC losing about 462 residents over the five-year window, down 1.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 56.6% to 64% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27539 covers Apex, NC. The median rent here is $1,823/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($145,947/yr), ZIP 27539 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27539?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27539 (Apex, NC) is $1,823. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27539 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27539's median rent of $1,823/mo is $142 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27539 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27539 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #66 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,823/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27539?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,823/mo in ZIP 27539. The local median household income is $145,947/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27539?

Rent in ZIP 27539 has increased 9.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27539 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27539 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,823/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($145,947/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27539 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27539 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.9% of ZIP 27539 households are renters, while 83.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27539 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27539 compare to the rest of Apex?

ZIP 27539 is more affordable than Apex overall. At $1,823/mo, it's $194 below the Apex citywide median of $2,017/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27539 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27539 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,823/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 27539's median household income ($145,947/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27539 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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