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Riverdale, GA
City in Clayton County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30274, 30296.
Population
14,792
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,370
ZIP codes
2
Riverdale and its ZIP codes
Riverdale at a glance
- Riverdale is about 18 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 87th most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $63,455 a year, 18% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,800 (41% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,360 a month.
Local data for Riverdale, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Riverdale, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,455
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$178,800
Median rent
$1,360/mo
Homeownership
50.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,732), Nigerian Americans (975), Chinese Americans (423).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clayton County. PPP loans are for Riverdale.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,234
129,649 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,987
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $4,735 per person
How people get to work
Riverdale, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.2%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit5.6%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.8%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Riverdale, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
344
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
312
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
52.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Riverdale, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.8%
U.S. 33.3% +13.5 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.1%
U.S. 11.1% +5.0 pts
ZIP codes in Riverdale
2 in or overlapping Riverdale. Population shown
Cities near Riverdale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JonesboroCity | 3.7 mi | 3 |
| MorrowCity | 4.1 mi | 3.5 |
| Lake CityCity | 5.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Forest ParkCity | 5.5 mi | 9.2 |
| IrondaleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.2 |
| College ParkCity | 6.6 mi | 11.2 |
| ConleyCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.9 |
| HapevilleCity | 7.3 mi | 2.4 |
| BonanzaCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| FayettevilleCity | 7.8 mi | 13 |
| FairburnCity | 8.6 mi | 16.9 |
| Union CityCity | 8.7 mi | 19.7 |
| East PointCity | 8.9 mi | 14.7 |
| LovejoyCity | 9.2 mi | 2.9 |
| StockbridgeCity | 10 mi | 19.1 |
| Gresham ParkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Riverdale, GA in?
- Riverdale is in Clayton County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Riverdale, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Riverdale include 30274, 30296.
- What is the population of Riverdale, GA?
- About 14,792 people live in Riverdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Riverdale?
- Nearby places include Jonesboro (3.7 mi), Morrow (4.1 mi), Lake City (5.3 mi), Forest Park (5.5 mi), Irondale (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023