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What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 27523, North Carolina?

$1,939/month 7.4%vs 2023 ($1,805)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 27523, North Carolina (ZIP 27523) is $1,939/month (±$131), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $659,300 (±$38,772), and the median household income is $135,625/year. The unemployment rate in Chatham County, North Carolina was 3% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for ZIP 27523

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,939
Median Home Value$659,300
Median Household Income$135,625
Total Housing Units7,905
Renter-Occupied Units2,193
Renter-Occupied Share28%
Households Paying 50%+ Income430 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)3%

How does ZIP 27523 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Higher rent than 99% of ZIP codes in North Carolina · 8th of 690

Cheapest: ZCTA5 27869($540)
Priciest: ZCTA5 27310($3,009)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 27310$3,009
2ZCTA5 28075$2,543
3ZCTA5 28480$2,336
… 4 more …
8ZCTA5 27523(you are here)$1,939
… 679 more …
688ZCTA5 27869$540
689ZCTA5 28624$436
690ZCTA5 27843$279

Geography

ZIP 27523 is in Chatham County, North Carolina.

It covers part of Apex town city, North Carolina.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 27523, North Carolina?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 27523, North Carolina (ZIP 27523) is $1,939/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 27523, North Carolina?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 27523, North Carolina is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in ZCTA5 27523, North Carolina?

The median home value in ZCTA5 27523, North Carolina (ZIP 27523) is $659,300 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 27523 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 27523, North Carolina, 430 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in ZCTA5 27523, North Carolina?

The median household income in ZCTA5 27523, North Carolina is $135,625/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,939 has a margin of error of ±$131. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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