Zip code 27584: Townsville, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27584?

27584 is assigned to Townsville, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27584 in?

27584 is in Vance County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 27584?

About 178 people live in 27584, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27584?

The median household income in 27584 is under $2,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 27584?

The closest zip codes to 27584 are 27507, 27582, 27553, 23927, 27537.

Residential delivery areaVance CountyEastern Time

Population

178

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

<$2.5K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

4.4 sq mi

40 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 27584

27584 is a rural zip code in Townsville, North Carolina (Vance County), covering 4.4 sq mi of land. About 178 people live here, or 40 per square mile. The median resident is 60 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household income is under $2,500 a year, the Census Bureau's reporting limit (U.S.: $80,734). 76.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 40% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%).

How 27584 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 178 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age60
99th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.134th of 802 in NC
Poverty rate76.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%5th of 788 in NC
Healthcare workers100%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%1st of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.725
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.4772nd of 781 in NC
Uninsured rate27%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%22nd of 797 in NC
Diversity index36.1
31st
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4519th of 802 in NC
Residents 65 and older11.2%
14th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%710th of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate40%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%751st of 788 in NC
Population density40/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi669th of 802 in NC
Population178
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404776th of 802 in NC
Median household incomeunder $2,500
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388748th of 748 in NC
Per capita income$11,721
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385784th of 799 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher6.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%766th of 799 in NC
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%798th of 799 in NC
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%795th of 799 in NC
Broadband access15%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%787th of 788 in NC
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%800th of 801 in NC
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%799th of 802 in NC
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%788th of 789 in NC
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%799th of 802 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%786th of 798 in NC
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%796th of 798 in NC
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%798th of 798 in NC

Measure	27584	Vance	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Median age	60	39.9	39.1	38.9	99th	34th of 802
Poverty rateWeakness	76.4%	19.8%	13%	12.5%	99th	5th of 788
Healthcare workers	100%	10.6%	9.5%	9.7%	99th	1st of 798
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.725	0.454	0.477	0.483	99th	2nd of 781
Uninsured rateWeakness	27%	13.2%	9.9%	8.4%	98th	22nd of 797
Diversity index	36.1	62.7	58.4	61.4	31st	519th of 802
Residents 65 and older	11.2%	19.3%	17.2%	17.2%	14th	710th of 802
Homeownership rateWeakness	40%	60.1%	66.6%	65.2%	9th	751st of 788
Population density	40/sq mi	168/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	669th of 802
Population	178	42,322	10,730,404	334,922,499	1st	776th of 802
Median household incomeWeakness	under $2,500	$50,465	$72,388	$80,734	1st	748th of 748
Per capita incomeWeakness	$11,721	$27,551	$41,385	$44,673	1st	784th of 799
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	6.7%	17.2%	35.7%	35.7%	1st	766th of 799
Work from home	0%	8.8%	16.3%	15.1%	1st	798th of 799
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	8.2%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	795th of 799
Broadband accessWeakness	15%	85.3%	90.1%	91%	1st	787th of 788
Veterans	0%	6.7%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	800th of 801
Foreign-born residents	0%	5.7%	9.1%	14.1%	1st	799th of 802
Housing vacancy	0%	17.1%	12.5%	10.1%	1st	788th of 789
Residents under 18	0%	24%	21.8%	22%	1st	799th of 802
Tech workers	0%	1.3%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	786th of 798
Self-employed workers	0%	7.2%	9.8%	10%	1st	796th of 798
Government workers	0%	13.8%	13.8%	14.5%	1st	798th of 798

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

49%

45–54

39%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

65 and over

11.2%

Race and ethnicity

White24%
Black76%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

36.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

83.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 80
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 75%
Married couples: 75%
Living alone: 25%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 33% / 67%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

60%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27584

under $2,500

Vance Co.

$50,465

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$11,721

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

76.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.725

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27584

—

Vance Co.

$161,500

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27584

—

Vance Co.

$883

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

75%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 80
Owner-occupied: 40%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1946
Median rooms: 4.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

38%

20–29

63%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

18%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

100%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Health care and social assistance

100%

Education

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

—

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27584	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

38%

High school

Some college

49%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 61.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 15%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 15%
No internet access: 60%
Without health insurance: 27%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Townsville
State: North Carolina
County: Vance County
Center point: 36.4934° N, 78.4460° W
Land area: 4.4 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 27584

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27507	Bullock, NC	6.1 mi	1,811	$120,849	$174,100
27582	Stovall, NC	7.5 mi	254	$54,375	$162,500
27553	Manson, NC	8 mi	1,506	$43,952	$275,000
23927	Clarksville, VA	9.3 mi	4,809	$70,938	$295,500
27537	Henderson, NC	9.7 mi	24,708	$57,834	$165,500
27556	Middleburg, NC	10 mi	142	—	—
23917	Boydton, VA	11 mi	2,422	$73,965	$201,600
27536	Henderson, NC	12 mi	15,298	$39,985	$131,000
27570	Ridgeway, NC	12 mi	0	—	—
24529	Buffalo Junction, VA	13 mi	1,345	$27,243	$175,700
27563	Norlina, NC	13 mi	5,205	$36,287	$95,900
24580	Nelson, VA	14 mi	360	$54,853	$127,600

Questions about 27584

What city is zip code 27584?

27584 is assigned to Townsville, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27584 in?

27584 is in Vance County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 27584?

About 178 people live in 27584, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27584 in?

27584 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27584?

The median household income in 27584 is under $2,500.

What zip codes are near 27584?

The closest zip codes to 27584 are 27507, 27582, 27553, 23927, 27537.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27584, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.