Riverside

City in Washington County, Iowa

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Riverside is a city in Washington County, Iowa, with 1,060 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 650 ft (198 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hills, 5.4 miles N.

About Riverside

Riverside is a city in rural Washington County, Iowa, United States, along the English River on Iowa Highway 22. It is part of the Iowa City metropolitan area. The population was 1,060 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Highland Community School District.

Riverside proclaimed itself the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk, a fictional character from the science fiction series Star Trek, with the agreement of series creator Gene Roddenberry. Canonically, Kirk will have been born on March 22, 2228.

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Living in Riverside

Median household income
$84,091
Median home value
$183,700
Median rent
$918/mo
Median age
42.6
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Riverside, IA population

Riverside had 1,060 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,060
Density574 per sq mi (222 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Riverside at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyWashington County
TypeCity
Population1,060 (2020)
Land area1.85 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Coordinates41.4832° N, 91.5722° W
ZIP code52327
Official websitecityofriversideiowa.com
Census code (GEOID)1967440

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Riverside

What county is Riverside in?

Riverside is in Washington County, Iowa.

What is the population of Riverside, IA?

1,060 people lived in Riverside at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Riverside, IA?

The ZIP code of Riverside is 52327.

What is the elevation of Riverside?

650 feet (198 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Riverside?

Hills (5.4 mi), Kalona (6.7 mi), Lone Tree (7.5 mi), Frytown (10.3 mi), University Heights (11.9 mi).

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