Carol City, Florida — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Carol City, Miami-Dade County.
| City | Carol City |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Miami-Dade |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 25.940649 |
| Longitude | -80.245604 |
| Population | 56,000 |
| Density | 3600.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 33056, 33055 |
| Area Code | 305, 786 |
| County Seat | Miami |
Carol City is a locality in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 56,000. The population density is 3600.0 people per km². Carol City is located at 25.9406°N, 80.2456°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33055.
Carol City unfolds as a sprawling expanse of sun-baked asphalt and manicured lawns, a suburban tapestry woven from the practicalities of modern life under the vast, often brilliant, South Florida sky. The landscape here is largely flat, a gentle gradient that, without the visual cues of dramatic elevation, allows the eye to wander across an ordered grid of single-family homes, their pastel facades shimmering with a faint heat haze in the midday sun. Palm trees, their fronds rustling like whispered secrets in the humid breeze, punctuate the scene, their slender trunks reaching towards a sky that frequently shifts from an intense, almost blinding blue to the bruised purples and oranges of a dramatic sunset. The air itself carries a distinct scent, a blend of blooming jasmine, freshly cut grass, and the faint, metallic tang of distant traffic, a constant hum that forms the ambient soundtrack to everyday life in Carol City. The history of Carol City is inextricably linked to the post-war boom, a period of rapid growth fueled by a desire for spacious living and the burgeoning opportunities of a sunnier clime. Its economy, like much of South Florida, is diverse, with a strong presence in service industries, retail, and a growing healthcare sector that draws professionals from across the region. While not boasting ancient landmarks, Carol City has developed its own character, a blend of diverse cultural influences that manifest in its vibrant community events and the eclectic mix of cuisines found in its local eateries. The rhythm of life here is often dictated by the sun, with early mornings giving way to the industrious hum of the day, and evenings settling into a comfortable quiet, punctuated by the distant laughter of children and the soft glow of porch lights against the deepening twilight.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Carol City, Florida with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Carol City and Miami-Dade County.
Detailed location data for Carol City includes the ZIP code (33056), telephone area code (305, 786), county seat of Miami-Dade County (Miami), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Carol City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |