27583 ZIP Code — Timberlake, NC

Person County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27583 is located in Timberlake, North Carolina, within Person County. It covers approximately 49.19 square miles and serves a population of 6,935 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27583

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $220,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,822. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27583 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,935

population

49.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27583 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27583

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27583. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Timberlake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27572 Rougemont (3.6 mi) 27574 Roxboro (8.2 mi) 27573 Roxboro (8.3 mi) 27541 Hurdle Mills (8.6 mi) 27503 Bahama (10.4 mi) 27581 Stem (12.4 mi) 27712 Durham (14.4 mi) 27509 Butner (14.7 mi) 27291 Leasburg (15 mi) 27314 Prospect Hill (15 mi) 27231 Cedar Grove (15.4 mi) 27565 Oxford (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,935
Population density	141 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	49.19 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	36.2989
Longitude	-78.9253
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	45.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	34.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	17.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,935

Population

141

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$72,822

Median household income

$36,078

Per capita income

$220,800

Median home value

$692

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

2,705

Housing units

20.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

147

Under 5

165

171

5–9

192

364

10–14

409

171

15–19

193

135

20–24

151

322

25–34

362

471

35–44

530

395

45–54

444

263

55–59

297

261

60–64

293

347

65–74

390

124

75–84

140

85+

105

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,736	25.0%
18 and over	5,199	75.0%
65 and over	1,199	17.3%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.4%

Black or African American 14.3%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,599	79.4%
Black or African American	1,006	14.3%
Two or more races	180	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	115	1.6%
Other race	115	1.6%
Asian	35	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	45.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	34.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	17.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$72,822

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 30.0%

$300k–$500k 23.1%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$220,800
Median rent / month	$692
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	5.5%
Single-family detached	76.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	29.0%
1990–1999	30.8%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	70.7%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.2%
Electricity	77.3%
Propane / LP gas	15.1%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,676	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	172	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	233	8.3%
Female householder, no spouse	728	25.9%
Households with children under 18	976	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	924	32.9%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.8%	16.0%
Married	66.7%	57.8%
Separated	0.9%	0.5%
Widowed	2.7%	15.2%
Divorced	8.0%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	2.8%
Kindergarten	78	4.0%
Elementary school	948	48.0%
High school	281	14.2%
College / grad school	611	31.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.0%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Construction 9.5%

Professional & management 8.8%

Retail trade 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Other services 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Public administration 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.8%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	16.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 11.8%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	610	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	9.9%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	48.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	32.5%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,623	95.5%
Spanish	57	0.9%
Other Indo-European	57	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,769	97.6%
Born in same state	6,636	95.7%
Born in different state	4,980	71.8%
Foreign born	133	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	166	2.4%
Not a US citizen	143	86.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,340	19.3%
French	1,026	14.8%
Italian	787	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	172	2.5%
Polish	21	0.3%
Dutch	16	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	95.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27583

What city is ZIP code 27583 in?

ZIP code 27583 is primarily assigned to Timberlake, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27583 in?

ZIP code 27583 falls within Person County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27583 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 27583 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27583 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 27583 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 27583?

ZIP code 27583 has an estimated population of 6,935 residents, with a density of 141 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27583?

The median home value in ZIP code 27583 is $220,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 27583 in?

ZIP code 27583 observes the EST timezone.