🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

27583

Timberlake

ZIP Code 27583 is a standard zip code serving Timberlake, Timberlake, North Carolina (NC), in Person County, United States. It has an estimated population of 6,921 with a median household income of $53,231. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: North Carolina (NC)
County: Person
City: Timberlake
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 36.291800
Longitude: -78.935300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 46.28 mi²
Water Area: 0.14 mi²
Population Density: 150.0 people per mi² (55th percentile)
Bounding Box: 36.371018°N, 36.223964°S, -78.809692°E, -79.051170°W

With 6,921 residents spread across 46.28 square miles, this area has a population density of 150.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

6,921

Population

60th percentile

$53,231

Median Income

60th percentile

$137,500

Median Home Value

55th percentile

46.28 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 27583 is $53,231, and the median home value is $137,500.

Housing

2,895

Total Units

2,684

Occupied Units

92.7%

Occupancy Rate

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Statesville

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