City

Royal Center, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Cass County  ·  Indiana

👥2,111Population
💰$66,250Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$120,900Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 3.1%Other: 1%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic3.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.5%)
HS Graduate601 (40.2%)
Some College193 (12.9%)
Associates183 (12.2%)
Bachelors247 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree265 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad40.2%
Some College12.9%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.6%Renter: 15.4%Tenure
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,250 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$120,900 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$817/mo
Total Housing Units1,025
Vacant Units143

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
67%
About Royal Center, IN

Royal Center is a city in Indiana, located in Cass County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,111 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Royal Center is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,250 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Royal Center is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $817 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Royal Center is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.88%).

Royal Center, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Royal Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46978 2,111 $66,250 $120,900 $817 3.1% 34.2% 84.6%