City

Riva, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Anne Arundel County  ·  Maryland

👥4,231Population
💰$152,188Median HH Income▲ 99% above avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$598,200Median Home Value▲ 115% above avg
🎓62.7%College Grads▲ 62% above avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 8.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.1%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic8.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.5%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
3%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty0.8% ▼ 92% below avg
College Grads62.7% ▲ 62% above avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
No HS Diploma43 (1.5%)
HS Graduate412 (14.2%)
Some College212 (7.3%)
Associates420 (14.4%)
Bachelors360 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree1,463 (50.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 14.2%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 50.3%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad14.2%
Some College7.3%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate50.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.6%Renter: 2.4%Tenure
Owner97.6%
Renter2.4%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
67%

Financials

Median HH Income$152,188 ▲ 99% above avg
Median Home Value$598,200 ▲ 115% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,071/mo
Total Housing Units1,470
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
1%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
43%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Riva, MD

Riva is a city in Maryland, located in Anne Arundel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,231 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Riva is a affluent community. The median household income of $152,188 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Riva is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $598,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,071 per month. Homeownership is high at 97.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Riva is highly educated. 62.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.45%).

Riva, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Riva
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21140 4,231 $152,188 $598,200 $2,071 0.7% 62.7% 97.6%