Royston
City in Franklin County, Georgia

Royston is a city in Franklin County, Georgia, with 2,649 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 899 ft (274 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Franklin Springs, 2.0 miles W.
- 2,649residents (2020 Census)
- 899 ftelevation · 274 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.6 km²
- 796 / sq mipopulation density
- 30662ZIP code
About Royston
Royston is a city in Franklin, Hart, and Madison counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 2,649 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Royston
- Median household income
- $34,435
- Median home value
- $220,800
- Median rent
- $545/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Royston had 2,649 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,649 |
|---|---|
| Density | 796 per sq mi (307 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Royston at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,649 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.33 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2866° N, 83.1108° W |
| ZIP code | 30662 |
| Official website | cityofroyston.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1367452 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Royston
- Franklin Springs2.0 mi W
- Canon3.8 mi N
- Bowersville6.3 mi N
- Eagle Grove6.3 mi E
- Bowman7.2 mi SE
- Carnesville9.4 mi NW
- Lavonia10.2 mi N
- Hartwell11.3 mi NE
- Dewy Rose12.5 mi SE
- Danielsville12.7 mi SW
- Ila13.0 mi SW
- Martin14.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Royston
What county is Royston in?
Royston is in Franklin County, Georgia.
What is the population of Royston, GA?
2,649 people lived in Royston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Royston, GA?
The ZIP code of Royston is 30662.
What is the elevation of Royston?
899 feet (274 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Royston?
Franklin Springs (2.0 mi), Canon (3.8 mi), Bowersville (6.3 mi), Eagle Grove (6.3 mi), Bowman (7.2 mi).
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