Royal
City in Clay County, Iowa

Royal is a city in Clay County, Iowa, with 379 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,411 ft (430 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rossie, 5.9 miles SE.
- 379residents (2020 Census)
- 1,411 ftelevation · 430 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 1,285 / sq mipopulation density
- 51357ZIP code
About Royal
Royal is a city in Clay County, Iowa, United States. The population was 379 in the 2020 census, a decline from 479 in 2000.
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Living in Royal
- Median household income
- $56,893
- Median home value
- $87,200
- Median rent
- $895/mo
- Median age
- 30
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Royal had 379 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 379 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,285 per sq mi (496 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Royal at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Clay County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 379 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.29 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0644° N, 95.2837° W |
| ZIP code | 51357 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1969105 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Royal
- Rossie5.9 mi SE
- Everly7.2 mi N
- Greenville7.7 mi SE
- Spencer8.7 mi NE
- Peterson10.6 mi S
- Linn Grove12.0 mi S
- Sutherland12.4 mi SW
- Hartley12.6 mi NW
- Gillett Grove12.9 mi E
- Sioux Rapids13.8 mi SE
- Fostoria13.9 mi NE
- Dickens14.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Royal
What county is Royal in?
Royal is in Clay County, Iowa.
What is the population of Royal, IA?
379 people lived in Royal at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Royal, IA?
The ZIP code of Royal is 51357.
What is the elevation of Royal?
1,411 feet (430 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Royal?
Rossie (5.9 mi), Everly (7.2 mi), Greenville (7.7 mi), Spencer (8.7 mi), Peterson (10.6 mi).
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