Riva
Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Riva is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, with 4,257 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Edgewater, 2.1 miles E.
- 4,257residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 1,733 / sq mipopulation density
- 21140ZIP code
About Riva
Riva is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 4,257 at the 2020 census. The area is scenic, especially where the two-lane Riva Road crosses the South River on a bridge. The area is growing with large new homes as the suburbs of Annapolis grow outward. Riva is bordered by Annapolis to the north, Edgewater to the east, and Davidsonville to the west.
Currently Riva is served by Central Elementary School, Davidsonville Elementary School, Central Middle School, and South River High School in Edgewater, Maryland. Notable private schools near Riva include Key School, Indian Creek School, Saint Andrew's Day School, and Arnold Christian Academy.
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Living in Riva
- Median household income
- $176,094
- Median home value
- $644,500
- Median rent
- $1,875/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Riva had 4,257 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,257 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,733 per sq mi (669 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Riva at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Anne Arundel County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,257 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.46 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9452° N, 76.5899° W |
| ZIP code | 21140 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2466400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Riva
- Edgewater2.1 mi E
- Parole3.6 mi NE
- Annapolis4.9 mi NE
- Mayo5.0 mi SE
- Annapolis Neck5.0 mi E
- Crownsville5.3 mi N
- Naval Academy6.4 mi NE
- Highland Beach6.7 mi E
- Queen Anne6.8 mi SW
- Crofton6.8 mi NW
- Herald Harbor7.4 mi N
- Galesville7.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Riva
What county is Riva in?
Riva is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What is the population of Riva, MD?
4,257 people lived in Riva at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Riva, MD?
The ZIP code of Riva is 21140.
What is the elevation of Riva?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Riva?
Edgewater (2.1 mi), Parole (3.6 mi), Annapolis (4.9 mi), Mayo (5.0 mi), Annapolis Neck (5.0 mi).
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