City

Carolina, RI

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Rhode Island

👥1,432Population
💰$111,711Median HH Income▲ 46% above avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$474,600Median Home Value▲ 70% above avg
🎓64.4%College Grads▲ 66% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Other: 10.3%Race
White89.7%
Other10.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
24%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.31
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads64.4% ▲ 66% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 36% below avg
HS Graduate147 (16.5%)
Some College95 (10.7%)
Associates76 (8.5%)
Bachelors129 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree445 (49.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 16.5%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 49.9%Edu
HS Grad16.5%
Some College10.7%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate49.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.8%Renter: 4.2%Tenure
Owner95.8%
Renter4.2%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
5%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
43%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,711 ▲ 46% above avg
Median Home Value$474,600 ▲ 70% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units489
Vacant Units57

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
43%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
52%
About Carolina, RI

Carolina is a city in Rhode Island, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,432 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.

Economically, Carolina is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,711 is above the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Carolina is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $474,600, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carolina is highly educated. 64.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.66%).

Carolina, RI offers residents above-average earning potential within Rhode Island.

ZIP Codes in Carolina
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02812 1,432 $111,711 $474,600 3.2% 64.4% 95.8%