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River Ridge, FL
Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34654.
Population
5,149
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,228
ZIP codes
1
River Ridge and its ZIP codes
River Ridge at a glance
- River Ridge is about 2.9 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $102,798 a year, 38% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $327,000 (9% below Florida) and median rent is $2,194 a month.
Local data for River Ridge, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
River Ridge, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,798
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$327,000
Median rent
$2,194/mo
Homeownership
80.5%
Bachelor's or higher
27.5%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
32.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,043), German Americans (852), Irish Americans (485).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pasco County. PPP loans are for River Ridge.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,228
150,334 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,136
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.6B
FY 2026, $8,118 per person
How people get to work
River Ridge, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle2.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 32.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
River Ridge, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
425
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23,604
10.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 51°F
54.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in River Ridge, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
ZIP codes in River Ridge
1 in or overlapping River Ridge. Population shown
Cities near River Ridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Moon LakeCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 6 |
| New Port Richey EastCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Jasmine EstatesCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.6 |
| Bayonet PointCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Meadow OaksCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Port RicheyCity | 6 mi | 2.2 |
| New Port RicheyCity | 6 mi | 4.6 |
| TrinityCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Quail RidgeCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 3.9 |
| ElfersCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.7 |
| OdessaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 5.4 |
| HudsonCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Beacon SquareCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2 |
| HolidayCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Shady HillsCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 28.6 |
| ConnertonCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 12.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is River Ridge, FL in?
- River Ridge is in Pasco County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in River Ridge, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping River Ridge include 34654.
- What is the population of River Ridge, FL?
- About 5,149 people live in River Ridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near River Ridge?
- Nearby places include Moon Lake (2.5 mi), New Port Richey East (4.4 mi), Jasmine Estates (4.6 mi), Bayonet Point (5.3 mi), Meadow Oaks (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023