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Riverside, CT
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06878.
Population
8,954
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,698
ZIP codes
1
Riverside and its ZIP codes
Riverside at a glance
- Riverside is about 4.9 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- It is the 40th most populous of 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,900,300 (about 5.2 times the Connecticut figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Riverside, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Riverside, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$1,900,300
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
78.8%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
35.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (980), Irish Americans (822), German Americans (587).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Riverside.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$135,554
289,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$165,513
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$21.26M
307 loans, 2,723 jobs reported
How people get to work
Riverside, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone38.2%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit16.9%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home34.5%
Average one-way commute: 35.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Riverside, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,793
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,431
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Riverside, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.2%
U.S. 33.3% -12.1 pts
Diabetes
7.0%
U.S. 12.1% -5.1 pts
Smoking
5.7%
U.S. 12.8% -7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
ZIP codes in Riverside
1 in or overlapping Riverside. Population shown
Cities near Riverside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Old GreenwichCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 2 |
| Cos CobCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 2.2 |
| Indian FieldCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.9 |
| GreenwichCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Rock RidgeCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.9 |
| PemberwickCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| ByramCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.8 |
| GlenvilleCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.8 |
| StamfordCity | 4.7 mi | 37.6 |
| Port Chester, NYVillage | 4.8 mi | 2.3 |
| NorotonCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Rye Brook, NYVillage | 5.2 mi | 3.4 |
| Noroton HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.9 |
| TokenekeCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Harrison, NYVillage | 6.7 mi | 16.8 |
| Darien DowntownCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Riverside, CT in?
- Riverside is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Riverside, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Riverside include 06878.
- What is the population of Riverside, CT?
- About 8,954 people live in Riverside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Riverside?
- Nearby places include Old Greenwich (1 mi), Cos Cob (1.3 mi), Indian Field (1.3 mi), Greenwich (2.3 mi), Rock Ridge (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023