Carolina Meadows
Census-designated place in Chatham County, North Carolina

Carolina Meadows is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chatham County, North Carolina, with 727 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 269 ft (82 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Governors Village, 0.6 miles SW.
- 727residents (2020 Census)
- 269 ftelevation · 82 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 1,881 / sq mipopulation density
- 27517ZIP code
About Carolina Meadows
Carolina Meadows is a planned community and census-designated place (CDP) in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 727.
The community is in northern Chatham County, 5 miles (8 km) south-southeast of the center of Chapel Hill. The CDP is bordered to the north by Orange County and Durham County. State Road 1726 (Old Farrington Road) forms the southeastern border of the community, and State Route 1727 (Whippoorwill Lane) is the southwestern border. The Governors Village CDP is to the southwest, across Whippoorwill Lane.
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Living in Carolina Meadows
- Median household income
- $126,007
- Median home value
- $443,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 84.4
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Carolina Meadows had 727 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 727 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,881 per sq mi (726 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carolina Meadows at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Chatham County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 727 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.39 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8597° N, 79.0177° W |
| ZIP code | 27517 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3710532 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carolina Meadows
- Governors Village0.6 mi SW
- Governors Club2.1 mi SW
- Chapel Hill4.9 mi N
- Fearrington Village5.5 mi SW
- Carrboro6.0 mi NW
- Briar Chapel6.1 mi SW
- Morrisville10.1 mi E
- Durham10.6 mi NE
- Apex12.1 mi SE
- Cary12.1 mi SE
- Pittsboro12.3 mi SW
- Hillsborough15.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carolina Meadows
What county is Carolina Meadows in?
Carolina Meadows is in Chatham County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Carolina Meadows, NC?
727 people lived in Carolina Meadows at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carolina Meadows, NC?
The ZIP code of Carolina Meadows is 27517.
What is the elevation of Carolina Meadows?
269 feet (82 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carolina Meadows?
Governors Village (0.6 mi), Governors Club (2.1 mi), Chapel Hill (4.9 mi), Fearrington Village (5.5 mi), Carrboro (6.0 mi).
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