Riverside, CA GIS Map
Riverside is a city in Riverside County, California, with a population of about 314,998. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Riverside County
- Population
- 314,998
- Elevation
- 828 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.9533, -117.3962
- ZIP codes (17)
- 92501, 92502, 92503, 92504, 92505, 92506 …
- Land area
- 81.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
About Riverside, CA
Riverside is a city in and the county seat of Riverside County, California, United States. It is named for its location beside the Santa Ana River in Southern California. It is the most populous city in the Inland Empire and Riverside County, 12th-most populous city in California, and 62nd-most populous city in the U.S. with a population of 314,998 at the 2020 census. The Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan area at 4.74 million residents is the 12th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Riverside is about 50 miles (80 km) east of downtown Los Angeles and is also part of the Greater Los Angeles area.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Riverside
- Jurupa Valley, CA6 mi
- Moreno Valley, CA10 mi
- Fontana, CA10 mi
- Corona, CA11 mi
- San Bernardino, CA12 mi
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA15 mi
- Ontario, CA16 mi
- Chino, CA17 mi
Other Cities in Riverside County
GIS Data for Riverside, CA
The Riverside map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Riverside without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Riverside Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
319,069
Households
95,176
Median household income
$91,045
Median age
33.6 years
Median home value
$584,800
Median gross rent
$1,914/mo
Owner-occupied homes
56.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
Below poverty level
12.2%
Land area
81.1 sq mi
Population density
3,932 / sq mi
County
Riverside Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
303,871
April 2020 (estimates base)
315,478
July 2024 estimate
323,757
Change 2010-2020
+3.8%
Change 2020-2024
+2.6%
Federal Buildings & Leases in Riverside
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Riverside.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Collection-Building 1 | 6721 Sycamore Canyon Blvd, 92507 | Leased | 218,000 | Sep 2028 |
| Sycamore Collection-Building 2 | 6711 Sycamore Canyon Blvd, 92507 | Leased | 123,000 | Sep 2028 |
| 3420 12th St | 3420 12th St, 92501 | Leased | 80,318 | Mar 2037 |
| 3470 12th Street | 3470 12th St, 92501 | Leased | 59,630 | Nov 2035 |
| 4470 Olivewood | 4470 Olivewood Ave, 92501 | Leased | 34,354 | Dec 2032 |
| Riverside Metro Center | 3801 University Ave, 92501 | Leased | 29,815 | Aug 2036 |
| Riverside Metro Center | 3801 University Ave, 92501 | Leased | 29,815 | May 2027 |
| Riverside Metro Center | 3801 University Ave, 92501 | Leased | 29,815 | Oct 2027 |
| Riverside Metro Center | 3801 University Ave, 92501 | Leased | 29,815 | Aug 2028 |
| Riverside Gateway | 3480 Vine St, 92507 | Leased | 24,519 | Jul 2031 |
| SSA Building - Riverside | 10000 Magnolia Ave, 92503 | Leased | 21,950 | Jul 2035 |
| Riverside Centre | 3403 10th St, 92501 | Leased | 16,578 | May 2029 |
| 1451 Research Drive | 1451 Research Park Dr, 92507 | Leased | 10,400 | Nov 2035 |
| Mission Grove Corporate Plaza | 7898 Mission Grove Pkwy S, 92508 | Leased | 3,228 | Jan 2037 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Riverside
General soil map unit at the city center: Urban land-Monserate-Exeter-Arlington
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 14.7 cm
- Typical slope
- 3%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Monserate17%
Alfisols · Typic Durixeralfs
- Urban land12%
- Exeter12%
Alfisols · Typic Durixeralfs
- Arlington10%
Alfisols · Haplic Durixeralfs
- Arlington10%
Alfisols · Haplic Durixeralfs
- Monserate9%
Alfisols · Typic Durixeralfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Riverside
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Riverside Fire Stn 3, Ca weather station, elevation 840 ft.
Warmest month
Aug · avg high 97°F
Coldest month
Dec · avg low 42°F
Annual precipitation
10.0 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 70 | 70 | 73 | 78 | 81 | 89 | 95 | 97 | 93 | 84 | 76 | 69 |
| Avg low °F | 43 | 44 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 59 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 54 | 46 | 42 |
| Precip. in | 2.19 | 2.47 | 1.58 | 0.58 | 0.20 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.44 | 0.68 | 1.40 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Riverside
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Riverside County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 99.9 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- WildfireVery High
- Inland FloodingVery High
- EarthquakeVery High
- LandslideRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Volcanic ActivityVery Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- AvalancheVery Low
- Cold WaveVery Low
- HurricaneVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Riverside FAQ
What county is Riverside in?
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Riverside, California is located in Riverside County.
What is the population of Riverside?
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Riverside has a population of about 314,998, making it the number 12 of the 110 California cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Riverside?
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The elevation of Riverside is approximately 828 feet (252 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Riverside?
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ZIP codes for Riverside include 92501, 92502, 92503, 92504, 92505, 92506, 92507, 92508, 92509, 92513, 92514, 92515, 92516, 92517, 92519, 92521, 92522.
What time zone is Riverside in?
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Riverside is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los Angeles).
How far is Riverside from Sacramento?
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Riverside is about 393 miles from Sacramento, the capital of California, in a straight line.
How far is Riverside from Los Angeles?
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Riverside is about 49 miles from Los Angeles, the largest city in California listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Riverside?
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Cities near Riverside include Jurupa Valley, CA (6 miles); Moreno Valley, CA (10 miles); Fontana, CA (10 miles); Corona, CA (11 miles); San Bernardino, CA (12 miles).
Local notes for Riverside, CA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.