Rineyville

Census-designated place in Hardin County, Kentucky

Aerial view of Rineyville, Kentucky
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Rineyville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hardin County, Kentucky, with 3,039 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 705 ft (215 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vine Grove, 4.9 miles N.

About Rineyville

Rineyville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States. It is located 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Elizabethtown. The population was 3,039 as of the 2020 Census. The Paducah and Louisville Railway runs north and south through the community.

There is no formal city government; a Magistrate, elected to the Hardin County Fiscal Court, represents the unincorporated community. The primary law enforcement agency for Rineyville is the Kentucky State Police – Post 4 in Elizabethtown. The Rineyville Fire Department, created in 1979, consists of over 30 volunteers from the community. Some neighboring communities include Vine Grove to the north, Radcliff to the northeast, and Cecilia to the south.

Rineyville is named for past resident Zachariah Riney, the first school teacher of young Abraham Lincoln.

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Living in Rineyville

Median household income
$84,511
Median home value
$257,100
Median rent
$946/mo
Median age
36.9
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Rineyville, KY population

Rineyville had 3,039 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,039
Density666 per sq mi (257 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Rineyville at a glance

StateKentucky (KY)
CountyHardin County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population3,039 (2020)
Land area4.56 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²)
Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Coordinates37.7422° N, 85.9664° W
ZIP code40162
Census code (GEOID)2165388

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Rineyville

What county is Rineyville in?

Rineyville is in Hardin County, Kentucky.

What is the population of Rineyville, KY?

3,039 people lived in Rineyville at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Rineyville, KY?

The ZIP code of Rineyville is 40162.

What is the elevation of Rineyville?

705 feet (215 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Rineyville?

Vine Grove (4.9 mi), Radcliff (5.6 mi), Cecilia (5.6 mi), Elizabethtown (5.8 mi), Fort Knox (10.3 mi).

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