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Carolina, RI

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island. ZIP codes: 02812.

Population

1,048

Land area

2.5sq mi

People per sq mi

426

ZIP codes

1

Carolina and its ZIP codes

Full map

Carolina at a glance

  • Carolina is 60% less dense than Rhode Island as a whole.
  • The median household income is $140,196, 60% above the Rhode Island median of $87,796.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $396,400.

Local data for Carolina, RI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Carolina, RI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$140,196

Poverty rate

5.6%

Median home value

$396,400

Homeownership

92.0%

Bachelor's or higher

43.4%

Median age

41.9

Average commute

54.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (208), German Americans (63), Scottish Americans (48).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Carolina.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.2%

Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,480

59,618 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$87,451

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.2B

FY 2026, $9,613 per person

Washington County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Carolina, RI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.2%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit13.7%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.1%

Average one-way commute: 54.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Carolina, RI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

431

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

3,354

6.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 19°F

51.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Carolina, RI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.7%

U.S. 33.3% -5.6 pts

Diabetes

9.5%

U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts

Smoking

10.3%

U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.5%

U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts

ZIP codes in Carolina

1 in or overlapping Carolina. Population shown

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Cities near Carolina

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WyomingCensus-designated place4 mi0.9
Hope ValleyCensus-designated place4.6 mi3.3
CharlestownCensus-designated place6 mi2.3
HopkintonCensus-designated place6.2 mi3.3
AshawayCensus-designated place7 mi2.4
KingstonCensus-designated place7 mi1.6
BradfordCensus-designated place7.1 mi1.8
Wakefield-Peace DaleCensus-designated place8.4 mi4.9
QuonochontaugCensus-designated place8.5 mi1.3
WesterlyCensus-designated place9.6 mi15.8
Narragansett PierCensus-designated place9.8 mi3.6
WeekapaugCensus-designated place10 mi1.2
Pawcatuck, CTCensus-designated place11 mi3.4
MisquamicutCensus-designated place13 mi1.2
Watch HillCensus-designated place14 mi0.8
Stonington, CTBorough16 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Carolina, RI in?
Carolina is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
What ZIP codes are in Carolina, RI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Carolina include 02812.
What is the population of Carolina, RI?
About 1,048 people live in Carolina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Carolina?
Nearby places include Wyoming (4 mi), Hope Valley (4.6 mi), Charlestown (6 mi), Hopkinton (6.2 mi), Ashaway (7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023