Timberlake, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27583
Person County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,921
- 58/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,484
- Median income Near-median income area
- $279,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Timberlake pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 58
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27583 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27583 (Timberlake, NC) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.9 in 2023 to 235.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27583 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Timberlake, Person County, North Carolina, home to 6,921 residents across 119.9 square miles, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27583 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,484 (3% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,229. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $279,900 (8% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $888; 86.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Person County, so 27583 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27583
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Timberlake, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27583.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27583, Timberlake, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,921
Population
119.9
Area (sq mi)
58
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27583?
38.9
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$71,484
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$40,229
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
34.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27583 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Timberlake, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,484 Top 36% higher than 64% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,006housing units
3,006
Total Housing Units
2,911
Occupied Units
95
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$279,900
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$888
Median Rent
1999
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27583 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 143 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 154 |
| 2022 | +28.9% | 198 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 217 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 235 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 77 business establishments in ZIP 27583, employing approximately 823 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,478,000.
77
Businesses
823
Employees
$32.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 28.6% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 13.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 11.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27583 vs 27572 →
ZIP 27583 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27574
Roxboro (27574)
14,373 residents
- 27573
Roxboro (27573)
11,414 residents
- 27583
Timberlake (27583)
6,921 residents
- 27572
Rougemont (27572)
6,546 residents
- 27503 3,471
Bahama (27503)
3,471 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27583 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27583 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27503
Bahama (27503)
$114,425 median income
- 27572
Rougemont (27572)
$90,724 median income
- 27583
Timberlake (27583)
$71,484 median income
- 27574
Roxboro (27574)
$66,206 median income
- 27573 $45,736
Roxboro (27573)
$45,736 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27583 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27583, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,921 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27583 in?
ZIP code 27583 (Timberlake) is located in Person County, North Carolina. Person County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/person-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27583?
ZIP code 27583 in Timberlake, NC has a population of 6,921 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27583?
The median household income in ZIP 27583 is $71,484, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27583?
The median home value in ZIP 27583 is $279,900, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27583?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27583 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27583?
ZIP code 27583 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 823 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27583?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27583 are: Construction (22), Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27583?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27583 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27583?
In ZIP code 27583, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27583?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27583 is 34.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27583?
In ZIP code 27583, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27583?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27583 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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