City

Royal Oak, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Talbot County  ·  Maryland

👥612Population
💰$133,125Median HH Income▲ 74% above avg
🎂49.2Median Age
🏠$708,300Median Home Value▲ 154% above avg
🎓66.6%College Grads▲ 72% above avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 81% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.1%Hispanic: 10.3%Black: 23.4%Asian: 2.3%Race
White64.1%
Hispanic10.3%
Black23.4%
Asian2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
13%
45–64
27%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads66.6% ▲ 72% above avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 81% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (1%)
HS Graduate79 (19.8%)
Some College23 (5.8%)
Associates27 (6.8%)
Bachelors52 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree213 (53.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 19.8%Some College: 5.8%Associates: 6.8%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 53.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad19.8%
Some College5.8%
Associates6.8%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate53.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
56%

Financials

Median HH Income$133,125 ▲ 74% above avg
Median Home Value$708,300 ▲ 154% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,905/mo
Total Housing Units364
Vacant Units126

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
44%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Royal Oak, MD

Royal Oak is a city in Maryland, located in Talbot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 612 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.2 years.

Economically, Royal Oak is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $133,125 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Royal Oak is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $708,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,905 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Royal Oak is highly educated. 66.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (64.05%).

Royal Oak, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Royal Oak
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21662 612 $133,125 $708,300 $1,905 8.8% 66.6% 80.3%