Riverside
Census-designated place in Harford County, Maryland

Riverside is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Harford County, Maryland, with 7,021 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Perryman, 1.8 miles SE.
- 7,021residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.8 km²
- 2,686 / sq mipopulation density
- 21017ZIP code
About Riverside
Riverside is a census-designated place (CDP) in Harford County, Maryland, United States. The population was 6,425 at the 2010 census. The term "Riverside" is generally used interchangeably with "Belcamp"; both names are accepted for the U.S. Postal Service's ZIP Code of 21017. However, the original community of Belcamp is located south of U.S. Route 40, outside the Riverside CDP.
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Living in Riverside
- Median household income
- $105,785
- Median home value
- $246,100
- Median rent
- $1,898/mo
- Median age
- 35.7
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Riverside had 7,021 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,021 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,686 per sq mi (1,037 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Riverside at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Harford County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,021 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.61 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4807° N, 76.2419° W |
| ZIP code | 21017 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2466762 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Riverside
- Perryman1.8 mi SE
- Abingdon2.0 mi SW
- Bel Air South4.1 mi NW
- Aberdeen4.4 mi NE
- Edgewood5.1 mi SW
- Aberdeen Proving Ground6.1 mi E
- Bel Air6.7 mi NW
- Joppatowne7.4 mi SW
- Pleasant Hills8.1 mi W
- Havre de Grace8.2 mi NE
- Bel Air North8.6 mi NW
- Kingsville10.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Riverside
What county is Riverside in?
Riverside is in Harford County, Maryland.
What is the population of Riverside, MD?
7,021 people lived in Riverside at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Riverside, MD?
The ZIP code of Riverside is 21017.
What is the elevation of Riverside?
79 feet (24 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Riverside?
Perryman (1.8 mi), Abingdon (2.0 mi), Bel Air South (4.1 mi), Aberdeen (4.4 mi), Edgewood (5.1 mi).
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