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Caroline County, VA
4 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Caroline County, Virginia.
Population
32,098
Land area
527sq mi
People per sq mi
61
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Caroline County
Caroline County at a glance
- Caroline County is 72% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $87,407, 6% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $307,700 (20% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,293 a month.
- Its largest cities are Lake Land'Or (4,390), Lake Caroline (2,862) and Bowling Green (1,561).
Local data for Caroline County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Caroline County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,407
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$307,700
Prices +6.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,293/mo
Homeownership
82.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
37.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,305), German Americans (3,171), Italian Americans (1,852).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,785
7,022 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,845
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $8,298 per person
PPP loans
$20.3M
460 loans, 2,537 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$53K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Caroline County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 37.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Caroline County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
419
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
59
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
44.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Caroline County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Caroline County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Caroline County, VA?
- Lake Land'Or is the largest city or town in Caroline County, with about 4,390 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Caroline County?
- Caroline County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 22427, 22514, 22535, 22538, 22546.
- What is the population of Caroline County, VA?
- About 32,098 people live in Caroline County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Caroline County?
- Caroline County borders Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, Hanover County, King George County, King William County, Essex County, King and Queen County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023