City

Royston, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Georgia

👥8,088Population
💰$55,583Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$173,900Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.6%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 11.3%Asian: 4%Other: 3.8%Race
White76.6%
Hispanic4.2%
Black11.3%
Asian4.0%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
16%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma191 (4.1%)
HS Graduate1,508 (32.4%)
Some College687 (14.8%)
Associates698 (15%)
Bachelors405 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree1,162 (25%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad32.4%
Some College14.8%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.6%Renter: 31.4%Tenure
Owner68.6%
Renter31.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,583 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$173,900 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$769/mo
Total Housing Units3,701
Vacant Units609

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Royston, GA

Royston is a city in Georgia, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,088 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Royston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,583 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Royston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $769 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Royston is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.57%).

Royston, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Royston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30662 8,088 $55,583 $173,900 $769 5.6% 33.7% 68.6%