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Riva, MD

Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21140.

Population

4,976

Land area

2.5sq mi

People per sq mi

2,026

ZIP codes

1

Riva and its ZIP codes

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Riva at a glance

  • Riva is about 3.2 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $176,094, 70% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $644,500 (53% above Maryland) and median rent is $1,875 a month.

Local data for Riva, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Riva, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$176,094

Poverty rate

1.1%

Median home value

$644,500

Median rent

$1,875/mo

Homeownership

96.9%

Bachelor's or higher

51.4%

Median age

42.7

Average commute

33.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,234), Irish Americans (911), Italian Americans (570).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anne Arundel County. PPP loans are for Riva.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$81,944

293,059 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$87,614

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$9.19B

FY 2026, $15,627 per person

PPP loans

$3.28M

52 loans, 523 jobs reported

Anne Arundel County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Riva, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.5%
  • Carpooled4.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
  • Worked from home24.9%

Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Riva, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

1,387

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

4,442

2.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 29°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Riva, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.5%

U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts

Diabetes

9.6%

U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts

Smoking

8.8%

U.S. 12.8% -4.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.7%

U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts

ZIP codes in Riva

1 in or overlapping Riva. Population shown

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Cities near Riva

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EdgewaterCensus-designated place2 mi3
ParoleCensus-designated place3.7 mi10.3
AnnapolisCity4.9 mi7.2
MayoCensus-designated place5 mi5.6
Annapolis NeckCensus-designated place5.1 mi6.9
CrownsvilleCensus-designated place5.2 mi5.1
Naval AcademyCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.5
Queen AnneCensus-designated place6.3 mi8.7
Highland BeachTown6.6 mi0.1
CroftonCensus-designated place7.1 mi6.6
BowieCity7.2 mi20.4
GalesvilleCensus-designated place7.6 mi1.3
Herald HarborCensus-designated place7.7 mi1.7
ArnoldCensus-designated place8.1 mi10.8
Arden on the SevernCensus-designated place8.5 mi1.4
Shady SideCensus-designated place8.8 mi6.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Riva, MD in?
Riva is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Riva, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Riva include 21140.
What is the population of Riva, MD?
About 4,976 people live in Riva, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Riva?
Nearby places include Edgewater (2 mi), Parole (3.7 mi), Annapolis (4.9 mi), Mayo (5 mi), Annapolis Neck (5.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023