Carolina
Census-designated place in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico

Carolina is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico, with 138,304 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Trujillo Alto, 4.2 miles SW.
- 138,304residents (2020 Census)
- 20.7 sq miland area · 53.6 km²
- 6,682 / sq mipopulation density
- 00983main ZIP code (5 in total)
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Living in Carolina
- Median household income
- $37,726
- Median home value
- $158,400
- Median rent
- $677/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Carolina had 138,304 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 138,304 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,682 per sq mi (2,580 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carolina at a glance
| State | Puerto Rico (PR) |
|---|---|
| County | Carolina Municipio |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 138,304 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.70 sq mi (53.6 km²) |
| Water area | 3.37 sq mi (8.72 km²) |
| Coordinates | 18.4121° N, 65.9798° W |
| ZIP codes | 00983, 00924, 00979, 00982, 00985 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 7214290 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carolina
- Trujillo Alto4.2 mi SW
- Santa Bárbara4.2 mi E
- Caño Martin Peña4.8 mi W
- San Juan5.5 mi W
- Villa Hugo II5.7 mi E
- Valle Hill5.7 mi E
- Villa Hugo I5.9 mi E
- Canóvanas6.0 mi SE
- San Isidro6.4 mi E
- Loíza6.8 mi E
- Cambalache7.0 mi SE
- Canovanillas7.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carolina
What county is Carolina in?
Carolina is in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Carolina, PR?
138,304 people lived in Carolina at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carolina, PR?
The main ZIP code is 00983. Other ZIP codes: 00924, 00979, 00982, 00985.
What towns are near Carolina?
Trujillo Alto (4.2 mi), Santa Bárbara (4.2 mi), Caño Martin Peña (4.8 mi), San Juan (5.5 mi), Villa Hugo II (5.7 mi).
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