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Carolina, PR
Zona Urbana in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. ZIP codes: 00979, 00982, 00983, 00985, 00987.
Population
138,633
Land area
20.7sq mi
People per sq mi
6,693
ZIP codes
5
Carolina and its ZIP codes
Carolina at a glance
- Carolina is about 7.1 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- It is the 3rd most populous of 292 cities and towns in Puerto Rico.
- Households here earn a median of $37,726 a year, 43% more than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,400 (20% above Puerto Rico) and median rent is $677 a month.
Local data for Carolina, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carolina, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,726
Poverty rate
27.4%
Median home value
$158,400
Median rent
$677/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
37.0%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (126,724), Dominican Americans (6,527), Cuban Americans (1,281).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carolina Municipio. PPP loans are for Carolina.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$34,791
50,182 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$751M
FY 2026, $4,854 per person
PPP loans
$99.8M
1,754 loans, 17,361 jobs reported
How people get to work
Carolina, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carolina, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
313
Countywide, mostly flood
Toxic release facilities
4
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
ZIP codes in Carolina
5 in or overlapping Carolina. Population shown
Cities near Carolina
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Santa BárbaraComunidad | 3.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Trujillo AltoZona Urbana | 4.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Valle HillComunidad | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Villa Hugo IIComunidad | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| CanóvanasZona Urbana | 5.2 mi | 2.8 |
| San JuanZona Urbana | 5.2 mi | 39.8 |
| Villa Hugo IComunidad | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Caño Martin PeñaComunidad | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| San IsidroComunidad | 5.7 mi | 0.7 |
| LoízaZona Urbana | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| CanovanillasComunidad | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| CambalacheComunidad | 6.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Campo RicoComunidad | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
| La DoloresComunidad | 7.9 mi | 0.7 |
| SuárezComunidad | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| Palma SolaComunidad | 8.7 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carolina, PR in?
- Carolina is in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What ZIP codes are in Carolina, PR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Carolina include 00979, 00982, 00983, 00985, 00987.
- What is the population of Carolina, PR?
- About 138,633 people live in Carolina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carolina?
- Nearby places include Santa Bárbara (3.6 mi), Trujillo Alto (4.1 mi), Valle Hill (5.1 mi), Villa Hugo II (5.2 mi), Canóvanas (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023