Apex North Carolina Map

About Apex, North Carolina

Apex is a locality in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 70,630. The population density is 972.1 people per km². Apex is located at 35.7327°N, 78.8503°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27502.

Apex, North Carolina, rises from the rolling Piedmont terrain, a landscape where the earth's gentle swells are a constant, quiet presence. It lies 5.6 miles south-west of Cary, NC (from Cary, NC: bearing 224°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north of Holly Springs. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and damp soil, a fragrance intensified after a summer shower, and the sun, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, almost honeyed light across the verdant fields and the scattered stands of oak and maple. This is a place where the sky feels expansive, a broad canvas for the slow drift of clouds, and the land itself seems to breathe with a steady, enduring rhythm, a subtle testament to the agricultural heritage that still imbues the surrounding countryside. The history of Apex is a story deeply entwined with the arrival of the railroad, a transformative force that shaped its early growth and established it as a vital hub. Once a significant point for the Chatham Railroad, its very name, Apex, reflects its strategic position as the highest point on the line between Richmond and Columbia. This historical significance has left an indelible mark, evident in the preserved structures of its historic downtown, a charming collection of brick buildings that whisper tales of commerce and community from a bygone era. Today, Apex’s economy has diversified, embracing modern industries while retaining a strong connection to its agricultural roots, a blend that gives the town a unique character, a place where the future is built upon the foundations of a rich and resourceful past.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Apex, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Apex and Wake County.

Detailed location data for Apex includes the ZIP code (27502), telephone area code (919, 984), county seat of Wake County (Raleigh), and school district assignment (Wake County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Apex is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.