Lake Royale

Census-designated place in Franklin County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Lake Royale, North Carolina
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Lake Royale is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Franklin County, North Carolina, with 3,392 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 187 ft (57 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bunn, 3.8 miles W.

About Lake Royale

Lake Royale is a census-designated place (CDP) in southeastern Franklin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,392 at the 2020 census.

It is a gated resort community which surrounds a man-made lake with the same name. The main entrance to Lake Royale is off Sledge Road (SR 1611), 3 miles (5 km) east of Bunn.

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Living in Lake Royale

Median household income
$107,806
Median home value
$280,400
Median rent
$1,390/mo
Median age
47.9
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Lake Royale, NC population

Lake Royale had 3,392 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,392
Density521 per sq mi (201 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Lake Royale at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyFranklin County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population3,392 (2020)
Land area6.51 sq mi (16.9 km²)
Water area0.54 sq mi (1.39 km²)
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates35.9564° N, 78.1847° W
ZIP code27508
Census code (GEOID)3736513

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Lake Royale

What county is Lake Royale in?

Lake Royale is in Franklin County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Lake Royale, NC?

3,392 people lived in Lake Royale at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lake Royale, NC?

The ZIP code of Lake Royale is 27508.

What is the elevation of Lake Royale?

187 feet (57 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lake Royale?

Bunn (3.8 mi), Spring Hope (4.3 mi), Momeyer (7.6 mi), Castalia (11.2 mi), Zebulon (11.4 mi).

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