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Caroleen, NC
Census-designated place in Rutherford County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28019.
Population
116
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
105
ZIP codes
1
Caroleen and its ZIP codes
Caroleen at a glance
- Caroleen is 53% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Caroleen, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rutherford County. PPP loans are for Caroleen.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,049
18,151 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,500
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$651M
FY 2026, $10,100 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Caroleen, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
601
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
102
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
52.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Caroleen, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
ZIP codes in Caroleen
1 in or overlapping Caroleen. Population shown
Cities near Caroleen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HenriettaCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.6 |
| CliffsideCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 2.3 |
| EllenboroTown | 3.9 mi | 1.3 |
| MooresboroTown | 5.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Forest CityTown | 5.5 mi | 8.6 |
| BosticTown | 6.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Boiling SpringsTown | 7.3 mi | 4.5 |
| LattimoreTown | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| SpindaleTown | 9.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Chesnee, SCCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| RutherfordtonTown | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| RuthTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| KingstownTown | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| PolkvilleCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Mayo, SCCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3 |
| ShelbyCity | 14 mi | 22.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Caroleen, NC in?
- Caroleen is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Caroleen, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Caroleen include 28019.
- What is the population of Caroleen, NC?
- About 116 people live in Caroleen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Caroleen?
- Nearby places include Henrietta (1.9 mi), Cliffside (2.9 mi), Ellenboro (3.9 mi), Mooresboro (5.4 mi), Forest City (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023