Caroleen, North Carolina

Caroleen, North Carolina
Caroleen
Caroleen
Coordinates: 35°16′52″N 81°47′29″W / 35.28111°N 81.79139°W / 35.28111; -81.79139
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyRutherford
Area
 • Total
1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2)
 • Land1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
860 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
560
 • Density505.8/sq mi (195.28/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28019
Area code828
GNIS feature ID2628617

Caroleen is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in southeastern Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 560 as of the 2020 census. Caroleen has a post office with ZIP code 28019. U.S. Route 221 Alternate passes through the community.