Carolina
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

Carolina is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washington County, Rhode Island, with 924 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Richmond, 2.6 miles N.
- 924residents (2020 Census)
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 375 / sq mipopulation density
- 02875main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Carolina
Carolina is a village that straddles the border of the towns of Charlestown and Richmond on the Pawcatuck River in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. Rhode Island Route 112 passes through the village. Carolina is identified as a census-designated place, with a population of 970 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Carolina
- Median household income
- $140,196
- Median home value
- $396,400
- Median age
- 41.9
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Carolina had 924 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 924 |
|---|---|
| Density | 375 per sq mi (145 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carolina at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 924 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.46 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.4594° N, 71.6542° W |
| ZIP codes | 02875, 02812, 02836 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4412340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carolina
- Richmond2.6 mi N
- Wyoming4.2 mi NW
- Hope Valley5.0 mi NW
- Hopkinton5.5 mi W
- Charlestown6.2 mi S
- South Kingstown6.5 mi SE
- Kingston6.8 mi E
- Ashaway7.2 mi W
- Bradford7.5 mi SW
- Exeter7.7 mi N
- Wakefield-Peace Dale8.0 mi E
- Quonochontaug8.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carolina
What county is Carolina in?
Carolina is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Carolina, RI?
924 people lived in Carolina at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carolina, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02875. Other ZIP codes: 02812, 02836.
What towns are near Carolina?
Richmond (2.6 mi), Wyoming (4.2 mi), Hope Valley (5.0 mi), Hopkinton (5.5 mi), Charlestown (6.2 mi).
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