City

Royal, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Champaign County  ·  Illinois

👥317Population
💰$91,250Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$144,600Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Black: 8.5%Other: 1.3%Race
White90.2%
Black8.5%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty1.9% ▼ 81% below avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
HS Graduate70 (31.1%)
Some College25 (11.1%)
Associates47 (20.9%)
Bachelors29 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree54 (24%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 20.9%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 24%Edu
HS Grad31.1%
Some College11.1%
Associates20.9%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
41%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,250 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$144,600 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,047/mo
Total Housing Units146
Vacant Units8

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Royal, IL

Royal is a city in Illinois, located in Champaign County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 317 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Royal is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,250 is above the national average. Approximately 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Royal is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,047 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Royal is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.22%).

Royal, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Royal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61871 317 $91,250 $144,600 $1,047 1.7% 36.9% 84.1%