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Carrollwood, Florida
Unincorporated community
Carrollwood, Florida is located in Florida
Carrollwood, Florida
Carrollwood, Florida
Location in Florida
Carrollwood, Florida is located in the United States
Carrollwood, Florida
Carrollwood, Florida
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Florida
County Hillsborough
Elevation
39 ft (12 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
33618, 33624
Area code(s) 813
Hillsborough County Florida Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Greater Carrollwood Highlighted
Hillsborough County Florida Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Greater Carrollwood Highlighted

Carrollwood is a community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it is not an official city or town. Carrollwood is part of a larger area called a census-designated place (CDP). This CDP is also named Carrollwood. It includes the neighborhood of Carrollwood Village. In 1990, the population of Carrollwood was 7,195 people. The main ZIP code for Carrollwood is 33618.

History of Carrollwood

Carrollwood was started in 1959. Most of its first buildings went up in the 1960s. The community grew more to the west in the 1970s and 1980s. Matt Jetton planned the community. His company, Sun State Homes, built many of the first homes.

Between 1959 and 1970, over 900 homes were built. These homes were near Lake Carroll. Carrollwood Elementary School opened in 1963. In April 1966, a strong storm hit Carrollwood. It was part of a larger storm system in Central Florida. In the early 1970s, Carrollwood Village was developed nearby. The Carrollwood Country Club was built in 1972. It is still a popular place in the community today.

Where is Carrollwood?

Carrollwood is located in Florida. Its exact coordinates are 28.1 degrees north and 82.5 degrees west. The land in Carrollwood is about 39 feet above sea level.

Carrollwood has several neighbors. To the north is Lake Magdalene. Tampa is to the east. Egypt Lake is to the south. To the west, you will find Carrollwood Village.

Getting Around Carrollwood

Several major roads help people travel through Carrollwood. These roads include:

  • Dale Mabry Highway
  • Busch Boulevard
  • Bearss Avenue
  • Fletcher Avenue

Schools in Carrollwood

Carrollwood has many schools for students. These schools include:

  • Lake Magdalene Elementary School
  • Essrig Elementary School
  • Hill Middle School
  • Adams Middle School
  • Chamberlain High School
  • Carrollwood Elementary School
  • Canela Elementary School
  • Gaither High School
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