City

Royal, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Garland County  ·  Arkansas

👥4,578Population
💰$75,651Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$174,700Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊19.4%Unemployment▲ 296% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0%Other: 3.1%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.6%
Asian0.0%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment19.4% ▲ 296% above avg
HS Graduate954 (31.5%)
Some College628 (20.8%)
Associates345 (11.4%)
Bachelors452 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree646 (21.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 20.8%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
HS Grad31.5%
Some College20.8%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,651 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$174,700 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,049/mo
Total Housing Units2,159
Vacant Units520

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
56%
About Royal, AR

Royal is a city in Arkansas, located in Garland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,578 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Royal is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,651 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 19.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Royal is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,049 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Royal is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.87%).

Royal, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Royal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71968 4,578 $75,651 $174,700 $1,049 19.4% 36.3% 82.6%