Caroleen
Census-designated place in Rutherford County, North Carolina

Caroleen is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rutherford County, North Carolina, with 560 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 843 ft (257 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Henrietta, 1.8 miles SW.
- 560residents (2020 Census)
- 843 ftelevation · 257 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 506 / sq mipopulation density
- 28019ZIP code
About Caroleen
Caroleen is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in southeastern Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 560 as of the 2020 census. Caroleen has a post office with ZIP code 28019. U.S. Route 221 Alternate passes through the community.
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- Median home value
- $137,500
- Median age
- 41.6
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Caroleen had 560 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 560 |
|---|---|
| Density | 506 per sq mi (195 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Caroleen at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Rutherford County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 560 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.11 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2811° N, 81.7914° W |
| ZIP code | 28019 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3710460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Caroleen
- Henrietta1.8 mi SW
- Cliffside2.7 mi SE
- Ellenboro3.8 mi NE
- Mooresboro5.4 mi E
- Forest City5.8 mi NW
- Bostic6.2 mi NW
- Boiling Springs7.5 mi E
- Lattimore7.7 mi E
- Spindale9.2 mi NW
- Chesnee, SC10.1 mi SW
- Ruth11.1 mi NW
- Kingstown11.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Caroleen
What county is Caroleen in?
Caroleen is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Caroleen, NC?
560 people lived in Caroleen at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Caroleen, NC?
The ZIP code of Caroleen is 28019.
What is the elevation of Caroleen?
843 feet (257 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Caroleen?
Henrietta (1.8 mi), Cliffside (2.7 mi), Ellenboro (3.8 mi), Mooresboro (5.4 mi), Forest City (5.8 mi).
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