| City: | Townsville, North Carolina |
| County: | Vance County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:53:23 PM |
| Population: | 104 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 252 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.5195, -78.4414 |
| Land Area: | 4.416 sq mi |
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The delivery infrastructure tells the story. There's one city carrier route serving NC Highway 39, the only street with physical delivery in the zone. That single route handles two ZIP+4 records, meaning just two distinct delivery points get mail brought to them. Everyone else comes to the post office. The Postmaster building handles all box operations for both local residents and regional customers.
This is a PO Box-only zone, meaning there's no alternative delivery option for people who live here. But the high adoption rate shows the facility's true role goes beyond serving Townsville itself. It's a regional access point for mail service in northern Vance County, where 22 businesses maintain addresses and 193 households rely on boxes rather than waiting for carriers who won't come.
The 44 local households have a median age of 44.5 years, with a racial composition of 56 white residents and 44 Black or African American residents. The area is fully occupied housing stock with no seasonal vacancy, reflecting year-round residential use. Median household income sits at $2,500 (likely an ACS estimate limitation for small sample sizes), and no residents work from home according to census data. The 22 business establishments operate without any recorded employees in the available business statistics, suggesting most are small-scale operations or home-based enterprises using PO Boxes for mail.
The contrast between 104 residents and 193 boxes captures the entire system in one number. Post offices in rural North Carolina often serve territories larger than their official ZIP boundaries suggest, particularly where topography or development patterns leave gaps in carrier route coverage. Townsville's facility fills that gap for communities within a few miles' radius, making it less a local post office and more a regional service node.
With only a single highway receiving delivery service, street infrastructure is minimal. The presence of NC Highway 39 as the sole delivery street indicates Townsville functions as a corridor community where most residents access services via the highway rather than through local street networks.
ZIP Code 27584 has 104 residents and 44 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 44.5 years, older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.3% male and 58.7% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (57.7%, much higher than the state average of 20.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (40.4%, much lower than the state average of 62.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (20.5%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 104Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 178Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 23.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $2,499Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 44Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.36Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 6.87Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 237 | 173 | 192 | 178 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 104 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.5
Male Median Age: 43.5
Female Median Age: 45.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 4 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| White: | 42 | 40.38% |
| Black: | 60 | 57.69% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.96% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.96% |
| Total: | 104 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 43 | 41.35% | 43.5 years |
| Females: | 61 | 58.65% | 45.5 years |
| Total: | 104 | 100% | 44.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 178 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 178 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 178 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $2,499, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,499. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 18.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 32 | 17.98% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 146 | 82.02% |
| Total: | 178 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 32 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 40.00% (37.50% with a mortgage, 62.50% free-and-clear) and renters 60.00% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 48 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 48 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 12 | 15.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 20 | 25.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 48 | 60.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 80 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 80 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 80 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 60 | 75.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 20 | 25.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 80 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 61.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 27.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 23.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 66.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 80.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 83.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 83.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 20 | 11.24% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 48 | 26.97% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 10 | 5.62% |
| Some college, no degree: | 88 | 49.44% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 6.74% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 178 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 110 | 61.80% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 6.74% |
| Private Insurance: | 42 | 20.19% |
| Public Insurance: | 118 | 56.73% |
| No Insurance: | 48 | 23.08% |
| Total: | 208 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 160 | 76.92% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 73.4% | 86.4% | 83.6% | 80.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 27584 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 280Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 27584 is located in Vance County, North Carolina, within the Henderson, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25780) and North Carolina's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 45,422 people, about 0.23% of whom live in ZIP Code 27584. It covers 4.416 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Henderson, NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 45,422Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.416 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5494.28 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 27584 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.