City

Riverside, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Clair County  ·  Alabama

👥1,887Population
💰$59,274Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$243,800Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.2%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 11.3%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White83.2%
Hispanic3.1%
Black11.3%
Asian1.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.6%)
HS Graduate454 (41.6%)
Some College142 (13%)
Associates119 (10.9%)
Bachelors85 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree275 (25.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 13%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College13.0%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,274 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$243,800 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,120/mo
Total Housing Units857
Vacant Units101

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
58%
About Riverside, AL

Riverside is a city in Alabama, located in St. Clair County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,887 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Riverside is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,274 is below the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Riverside is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $243,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,120 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Riverside is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.2%).

Riverside, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Riverside
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35135 1,887 $59,274 $243,800 $1,120 4.8% 33.0% 75.1%