Timberlake North Carolina Map

About Timberlake, North Carolina

Timberlake is a locality in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. Timberlake is located at 35.8071°N, 78.5869°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27583.

Timberlake unfolds across a gentle swell of North Carolina earth, where the late afternoon sun often paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose, casting long shadows from the mature oaks that stand sentinel over the landscape. It lies 3.8 miles north-east of Raleigh, NC (from Raleigh, NC: bearing 50°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-north-east of Garner. The terrain here is characterized by shallow, fertile valleys and broad, rolling hills, a subtle topography that invites a slower pace, allowing the eye to trace the meandering paths of small creeks and the occasional glint of water through the dense green of summer foliage. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and pine, a tangible presence that clings to everything. This is a place where the horizon feels both expansive and intimate, a sky vast enough for soaring hawks and yet close enough to feel the day’s final warmth. The spirit of Timberlake is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of the region, a legacy that still colors its economy, though modern development has brought new veins of commerce. For generations, the land yielded crops like tobacco and corn, and the echo of that agrarian past can still be heard in the quiet hum of tractors in the distance or the weathered barns that dot the countryside. More recently, Timberlake has seen growth in light manufacturing and a burgeoning service sector, reflecting the broader economic currents of the Research Triangle area, yet it retains a distinctive character, a refusal to entirely shed its rural roots. The presence of local businesses, from family-owned diners to specialized craft shops, fosters a sense of community that feels both enduring and adaptable, a quiet confidence in its own evolving story.

About This Timberlake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Timberlake, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.807096, -78.586947. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Timberlake and Wake County.

Detailed location data for Timberlake includes the ZIP code (28348), telephone area code (919, 984), county seat of Wake County (Raleigh), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Timberlake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.