Rives
Town in Obion County, Tennessee

Rives is a town in Obion County, Tennessee, with 246 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 299 ft (91 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Union City, 4.9 miles N.
- 246residents (2020 Census)
- 299 ftelevation · 91 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 713 / sq mipopulation density
- 38253ZIP code
About Rives
Rives is a town in Obion County, Tennessee. The population was 312 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Union City, TN–KY Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Located just south of Union City, Rives was originally known as Troy Station. Settlers from South Carolina first came to the area in the 1820s and by the 1850s, the town was flourishing because of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. Rives has a rich railroad history and at one time the town had several hotels to serve the passenger trains that traveled the area.
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Living in Rives
- Median household income
- $43,750
- Median home value
- $112,500
- Median rent
- $830/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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Rives had 246 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 246 |
|---|---|
| Density | 713 per sq mi (275 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rives at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Obion County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 246 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.35 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3562° N, 89.0496° W |
| ZIP code | 38253 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4763800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rives
- Union City4.9 mi N
- Troy6.1 mi W
- Woodland Mills9.0 mi NW
- Obion9.9 mi SW
- Kenton10.8 mi S
- Martin11.1 mi E
- Trimble13.1 mi SW
- South Fulton13.2 mi NE
- Hornbeak13.9 mi W
- Cayce, KY14.1 mi N
- Fulton, KY14.4 mi NE
- Sharon15.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Rives
What county is Rives in?
Rives is in Obion County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Rives, TN?
246 people lived in Rives at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rives, TN?
The ZIP code of Rives is 38253.
What is the elevation of Rives?
299 feet (91 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rives?
Union City (4.9 mi), Troy (6.1 mi), Woodland Mills (9.0 mi), Obion (9.9 mi), Kenton (10.8 mi).
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