Riverview
City in Wayne County, Michigan

Riverview is a city in Wayne County, Michigan, with 12,490 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 600 ft (183 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Southgate, 2.2 miles N.
- 12,490residents (2020 Census)
- 600 ftelevation · 183 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 11.8 km²
- 2,731 / sq mipopulation density
- 48193ZIP code
About Riverview
Riverview is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A Downriver suburb of Detroit, Riverview is located roughly 14 miles (22.5 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, Riverview had a population of 12,490.
Riverview was incorporated as a village within Monguagon Township in 1923 and later incorporated as a city in 1959.
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Living in Riverview
- Median household income
- $73,468
- Median home value
- $215,100
- Median rent
- $1,101/mo
- Median age
- 40.6
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Riverview had 12,490 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,490 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,731 per sq mi (1,054 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Riverview at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,490 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.57 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1735° N, 83.1984° W |
| ZIP code | 48193 |
| Official website | cityofriverview.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2668880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Riverview
- Southgate2.2 mi N
- Trenton2.3 mi S
- Woodhaven3.3 mi SW
- Wyandotte3.3 mi NE
- Gibraltar4.7 mi S
- Lincoln Park4.9 mi N
- Taylor5.0 mi NW
- Allen Park6.0 mi N
- Ecorse6.0 mi NE
- Flat Rock6.4 mi SW
- Melvindale7.3 mi N
- Rockwood7.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Riverview
What county is Riverview in?
Riverview is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the population of Riverview, MI?
12,490 people lived in Riverview at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Riverview, MI?
The ZIP code of Riverview is 48193.
What is the elevation of Riverview?
600 feet (183 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Riverview?
Southgate (2.2 mi), Trenton (2.3 mi), Woodhaven (3.3 mi), Wyandotte (3.3 mi), Gibraltar (4.7 mi).
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