Riverside Ohio Map

About Riverside, Ohio

Riverside is a locality in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 24,435. The population density is 969.9 people per km². Riverside is located at 39.7798°N, 84.1241°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45432.

Riverside sits in a gentle embrace of rolling terrain, where the land begins to soften its slopes as it approaches the Great Miami River. It lies 3.9 miles east-north-east of Dayton, OH (from Dayton, OH: bearing 68°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-north-east of Kettering. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and sun-warmed grass, especially after a summer shower, a subtle fragrance that clings to the humid Ohio air. Mature trees, oaks and maples primarily, cast dappled shadows across the lawns of modest homes and line the quiet streets, their branches a verdant canopy in the warmer months. The sky above Riverside is a wide canvas, often painted with streaks of rose and gold as the sun dips below the horizon, a daily spectacle that lends a contemplative mood to the close of day. This is a place where the echoes of industry still linger, though the dominant hum now is that of a community steadily at work, often commuting to larger centers but maintaining its own distinct pulse. Historically, the land surrounding Riverside was shaped by agriculture, the fertile soil yielding crops that sustained early settlers. Over time, its proximity to Dayton influenced its growth, drawing in families seeking a quieter life with access to urban opportunities. While no grand historical monuments dominate the landscape, the very character of Riverside speaks to a practical heritage, a steady development built on hard work rather than ostentatious display. The presence of the Great Miami River, a constant, murmuring presence, has always been a defining element, influencing the flow of life and commerce for generations.

About This Riverside Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Riverside, Ohio with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Riverside and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Riverside includes the ZIP code (45204), telephone area code (513, 937), county seat of Montgomery County (Dayton), and school district assignment (Mad River Local School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Riverside is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.