Apex, NC GIS Map
Apex is a city in Wake County, North Carolina, with a population of about 63,900. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Wake County
- Population
- 63,900
- Elevation
- 499 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.7327, -78.8503
- ZIP codes (3)
- 27502, 27523, 27539
- Land area
- 26.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Apex, NC
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".
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Apex
- Cary, NC6 mi
- Holly Springs, NC6 mi
- Morrisville, NC6 mi
- Fuquay-Varina, NC11 mi
- Raleigh, NC12 mi
- Garner, NC13 mi
- Chapel Hill, NC17 mi
- Durham, NC18 mi
Other Cities in Wake County
GIS Data for Apex, NC
The Apex map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Apex without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Apex Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
70,630
Households
25,235
Median household income
$144,135
Median age
36.4 years
Median home value
$576,100
Median gross rent
$1,902/mo
Owner-occupied homes
76.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
69.5%
Below poverty level
2.2%
Land area
26.9 sq mi
Population density
2,624 / sq mi
County
Apex Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
37,476
April 2020 (estimates base)
64,324
July 2024 estimate
75,977
Change 2010-2020
+71.6%
Change 2020-2024
+18.1%
Photos of Apex
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Apex
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Apex.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak City Business Park - Building 6 | 2167 Energy Drive, 27502 | Leased | 8,512 | Mar 2036 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Apex
General soil map unit at the city center: White Store-Mayodan-Herndon-Creedmoor
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 18.0 cm
- Typical slope
- 8%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Mayodan26%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Mayodan12%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Herndon12%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
- Creedmoor9%
Ultisols · Aquic Hapludults
- Pinkston9%
Inceptisols · Ruptic-Ultic Dystrudepts
- White Store6%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Vertic Hapludalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Apex
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Apex, Nc weather station, elevation 450 ft, 1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 89°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 31°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
Annual snowfall
4.8 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 51 | 54 | 62 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 89 | 87 | 82 | 72 | 62 | 54 |
| Avg low °F | 31 | 33 | 39 | 48 | 57 | 65 | 69 | 68 | 62 | 50 | 40 | 34 |
| Precip. in | 3.65 | 3.00 | 4.08 | 3.63 | 3.83 | 4.33 | 5.07 | 4.64 | 5.27 | 3.71 | 3.45 | 3.67 |
| Snow in | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Apex
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Wake County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 95.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- HailRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- TornadoRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- Ice StormRelatively High
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Apex FAQ
What county is Apex in?
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Apex, North Carolina is located in Wake County.
What is the population of Apex?
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Apex has a population of about 63,900, making it the number 15 of the 52 North Carolina cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Apex?
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The elevation of Apex is approximately 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Apex?
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ZIP codes for Apex include 27502, 27523, 27539.
What time zone is Apex in?
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Apex is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Apex from Raleigh?
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Apex is about 12 miles from Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, in a straight line.
How far is Apex from Charlotte?
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Apex is about 117 miles from Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Apex?
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Cities near Apex include Cary, NC (6 miles); Holly Springs, NC (6 miles); Morrisville, NC (6 miles); Fuquay-Varina, NC (11 miles); Raleigh, NC (12 miles).
Local notes for Apex, NC
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