City

Riviera, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Kleberg County  ·  Texas

👥1,800Population
💰$72,625Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.4Median Age
🏠$109,200Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.6% Female 57.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.3%Hispanic: 53.6%Black: 2.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3%Race
White40.3%
Hispanic53.6%
Black2.1%
Asian0.2%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
14%
45–64
37%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma79 (6.9%)
HS Graduate395 (34.3%)
Some College163 (14.1%)
Associates103 (8.9%)
Bachelors77 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree335 (29.1%)

Education

No HS: 6.9%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 29.1%Edu
No HS6.9%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College14.1%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate29.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,625 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$109,200 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,101/mo
Total Housing Units1,064
Vacant Units274

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
59%
About Riviera, TX

Riviera is a city in Texas, located in Kleberg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,800 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.4 years.

Economically, Riviera is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,625 is near the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Riviera is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,101 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Riviera is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (53.61%).

Riviera, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Riviera
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78379 1,800 $72,625 $109,200 $1,101 4.1% 35.8% 86.1%