Riverview, FL: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Riverview, FL is a large unincorporated community, usually a census-designated place located in Hillsborough County in the state of Florida. Our data estimates 95,338 residents, places it at 27.823°N, 82.302°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Riverview, FL?

What is the population of Riverview, FL?

Riverview has an estimated population of 95,338. That makes it the 38th largest of the 911 places we list in Florida, and the 3rd largest of 33 places in Hillsborough County. The typical place in Florida has about 5,390 residents, so Riverview is roughly 17.7 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Florida with a similar population include Boca Raton (99,805), Sunrise (95,166), Plantation (94,580), Alafaya (91,068), Miami Beach (88,885). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Riverview differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Riverview?

Riverview has about 2,062 people per square mile (796 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Florida, it is denser than about 58% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Riverview use?

Riverview uses 5 ZIP codes: 33503, 33569, 33579, 33578, 33568. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Riverview in?

Riverview is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Callaway, FL, about 253 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Riverview located in Florida?

Riverview lies in the eastern part of Florida, at 27.823° north latitude and 82.302° west longitude. The state capital, Tallahassee, is about 217 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Lake Park, GA, roughly 205 miles to the north, which shows how near Riverview is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Brandon, FL, 8 miles to the north.

Which cities are near Riverview, FL?

The closest listed place to Riverview is Gibsonton, FL, 4.5 miles to the west. Of the eight nearest places below, 8 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Riverview in?

Riverview is in Hillsborough County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 12057. The county contains 33 places in our data, 31 of which have their own page here and 2 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Tampa (2,908,063), Brandon (115,911), Town 'n' Country (87,338), University (48,436), Plant City (39,744). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Riverview from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Riverview is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 429 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,171 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Riverview?

Yes. Our data lists 6 other places named Riverview: Riverview, MI (12,032), Riverview, MO (2,832), Riverview, DE (2,314), Riverview, SC (1,112), Riverview, VA (711), Riverview, AL (181). When you search for Riverview, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Riverview in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Planning a move to Riverview?

If you are weighing Riverview, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.