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River Park, FL
Census-designated place in St. Lucie County, Florida.
Population
5,714
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,430
ZIP codes
0
River Park and its ZIP codes
River Park at a glance
- River Park is about 5.8 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,437 a year, 26% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,000 (32% below Florida) and median rent is $1,690 a month.
Local data for River Park, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
River Park, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,437
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$244,000
Median rent
$1,690/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
49.2
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Cuban Americans (816), Puerto Ricans (662), Irish Americans (413).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Lucie County. PPP loans are for River Park.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,869
92,116 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,971
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.9B
FY 2026, $8,960 per person
How people get to work
River Park, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
River Park, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
215
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10,964
8.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 57°F
58.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in River Park, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.5%
U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts
Cities near River Park
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White CityCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Indian River EstatesCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Port St. LucieCity | 4 mi | 119.2 |
| Hutchinson Island SouthCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Fort Pierce SouthCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.6 |
| Fort PierceCity | 7.1 mi | 24.7 |
| North River ShoresCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Jensen BeachCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 7 |
| Ocean BreezeTown | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| RioCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| StuartCity | 10 mi | 7.1 |
| Fort Pierce NorthCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| Palm CityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 13.9 |
| St. Lucie VillageTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Sewall's PointTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Port SalernoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is River Park, FL in?
- River Park is in St. Lucie County, Florida.
- What is the population of River Park, FL?
- About 5,714 people live in River Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near River Park?
- Nearby places include White City (3.3 mi), Indian River Estates (3.3 mi), Port St. Lucie (4 mi), Hutchinson Island South (5.6 mi), Fort Pierce South (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023