27584 ZIP Code — Townsville, NC
Vance County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27584 is located in Townsville, North Carolina, within Vance County. It covers approximately 4.42 square miles and serves a population of 173 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.
173
population
4.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27584 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27584
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27584. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Townsville | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 173 |
| Population density | 39 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 181 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.42 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.5195 |
| Longitude | -78.4414 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 252 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
173
Population
39
People per sq mi
60.0
Median age
$2,499
Median household income
$9,854
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
37.0%
Home ownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
Unemployment
30
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
20–24
6
30
45–54
44
20
60–64
31
15
65–74
23
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 173 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 38 | 22.0% |
| Median age | 60.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
65.9%
White
34.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 114 | 65.9% |
| White | 59 | 34.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
63.0%
$25k–$35k
27.2%
$100k–$150k
9.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 63.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 27.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.9% |
| Median income | $2,499 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
73.3%
$50k–$100k
26.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 37.0% |
| Renter occupied | 63.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 63.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 37.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.97 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 27.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 63.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 90.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 9.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 63.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 9.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 37.0% |
| Wood | 63.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 59 | 72.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 22 | 27.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 30 | 37.0% |
| Average household size | 2.14 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 14.5% | 0.0% |
| Married | 85.5% | 68.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 10.6% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 21.2% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.5%
Some HS, no diploma
31.3%
HS graduate
11.7%
Some college, no degree
43.6%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 55.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 10 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
66.7%
Wholesale trade
33.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 66.7% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 33.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
65.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
65.9%
Married-couple families
86.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.0% |
| Retirement income | 9.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 63.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 8 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 65.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 84.4% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 24.9% |
| Public insurance | 58.4% |
| No insurance | 29.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 173 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 173 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 173 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 124 | 71.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 8 | 4.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.8% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27584
What city is ZIP code 27584 in?
ZIP code 27584 is primarily assigned to Townsville, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27584 in?
ZIP code 27584 falls within Vance County, North Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27584?
66% of residents in ZIP code 27584 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 27584 mostly rentals?
63% of occupied units in ZIP code 27584 are renter-occupied.
Does ZIP code 27584 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 27584 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27584?
The median household income in ZIP code 27584 is $2,499, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27584 in?
ZIP code 27584 observes the EST timezone.