Royal Oak
City in Oakland County, Michigan
Royal Oak is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, with 58,211 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 663 ft (202 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Berkley, 1.7 miles W.
- 58,211residents (2020 Census)
- 663 ftelevation · 202 m
- 11.8 sq miland area · 30.5 km²
- 4,936 / sq mipopulation density
- 48073main ZIP code (7 in total)
About Royal Oak
Royal Oak is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring suburb of Detroit, Royal Oak is located roughly 10 miles (16.1 km) north of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 58,211.
Royal Oak is located along the Woodward Corridor, and is served by Interstate 75 and Interstate 696. The city has one of the largest downtowns in Detroit's suburbs, and is also home to much of the Detroit Zoo, with portions extending into neighboring Huntington Woods. Royal Oak describes itself as the "city of trees".
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Living in Royal Oak
- Median household income
- $101,109
- Median home value
- $328,700
- Median rent
- $1,381/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Royal Oak had 58,211 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 58,211 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,936 per sq mi (1,906 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Royal Oak at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Oakland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 58,211 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.79 sq mi (30.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5078° N, 83.1539° W |
| ZIP codes | 48073, 48017, 48067, 48069, 48070, 48071, 48072 |
| Official website | ci.royal-oak.mi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2670040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Royal Oak
- Berkley1.7 mi W
- Huntington Woods1.9 mi S
- Clawson2.0 mi N
- Pleasant Ridge2.6 mi S
- Madison Heights2.6 mi E
- Oak Park3.3 mi SW
- Ferndale3.5 mi S
- Lathrup Village3.9 mi W
- Birmingham4.1 mi NW
- Hazel Park4.3 mi SE
- Beverly Hills4.5 mi W
- Troy5.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Royal Oak
What county is Royal Oak in?
Royal Oak is in Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the population of Royal Oak, MI?
58,211 people lived in Royal Oak at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Royal Oak, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48073. Other ZIP codes: 48017, 48067, 48069, 48070, 48071, 48072.
What is the elevation of Royal Oak?
663 feet (202 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Royal Oak?
Berkley (1.7 mi), Huntington Woods (1.9 mi), Clawson (2.0 mi), Pleasant Ridge (2.6 mi), Madison Heights (2.6 mi).
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