Lake Royale
Census-designated place in Franklin County, North Carolina

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.
- 3,392residents (2020 Census)
- 187 ftelevation · 57 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 16.9 km²
- 521 / sq mipopulation density
- 27508ZIP code
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 had 3,392 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,392 |
|---|---|
| Density | 521 per sq mi (201 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Royale at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,392 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.51 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9564° N, 78.1847° W |
| ZIP code | 27508 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3736513 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Royale
- Bunn3.8 mi W
- Spring Hope4.3 mi E
- Momeyer7.6 mi E
- Castalia11.2 mi NE
- Zebulon11.4 mi SW
- Middlesex11.5 mi S
- Louisburg11.6 mi NW
- Nashville12.8 mi E
- Bailey12.8 mi S
- Sims15.3 mi SE
- Rolesville15.8 mi W
- Wendell16.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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