City

Riverside, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Western Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥8,446Population
💰$250,001Median HH Income▲ 228% above avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$1,899,000Median Home Value▲ 581% above avg
🎓83.6%College Grads▲ 116% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.8%Hispanic: 16.3%Black: 2.8%Asian: 13.4%Other: 4.6%Race
White61.8%
Hispanic16.3%
Black2.8%
Asian13.4%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
25%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.13
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads83.6% ▲ 116% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma68 (1.4%)
HS Graduate248 (5%)
Some College216 (4.3%)
Associates290 (5.8%)
Bachelors272 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree3,909 (78.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 5%Some College: 4.3%Associates: 5.8%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 78.1%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad5.0%
Some College4.3%
Associates5.8%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate78.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
93%

Financials

Median HH Income$250,001 ▲ 228% above avg
Median Home Value$1,899,000 ▲ 581% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,367/mo
Total Housing Units2,824
Vacant Units127

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
70%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
43%
Public Transit
18%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
37%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Riverside, CT

Riverside is a city in Connecticut, located in Western Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,446 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Riverside is a affluent community. The median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Riverside is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,899,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,367 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Riverside is highly educated. 83.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (61.8%).

Riverside, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Riverside
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06878 8,446 $250,001 $1,899,000 $2,367 5.3% 83.6% 83.8%