Riner
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Virginia
Riner is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Virginia, with 949 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,080 ft (634 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Plum Creek, 5.4 miles NW.
- 949residents (2020 Census)
- 2,080 ftelevation · 634 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 651 / sq mipopulation density
- 24149ZIP code
About Riner
Riner is a census-designated place in Montgomery County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2020 Census was 1,196.
Riner had its beginnings in 1808 when a sawmill was put into operation. The town was first called Old Forks, and then later Five Forks and Five Points. It was known primarily as Auburn from about 1850 until 1882.
The U.S. post office was the reason that the name of the village was changed from Auburn to Riner in 1882. Between the establishment of the original U.S. Post office in the community in the 1871-73 congressional session and 1882 there was no postmaster in the town, and the mail was distributed at the local store by the proprietor Major Lawrence. The citizens of the Auburn community petitioned the government for a postmaster and one was appointed in 1882. However, the result was the determination that another locale in Virginia already had the Auburn postmark. The post office was instead given the name of a prominent citizen of the village, Mr. David Riner, who later served in the Virginia House of Delegates.
The Howard-Bell-Feather House and Riner Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Auburn Elementary School, Auburn Middle School, and Auburn High School are all located in Riner.
Camp Carysbrook is the oldest overnight camp for girls in Virginia since 1923.
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Living in Riner
- Median household income
- $105,759
- Median home value
- $388,000
- Median age
- 42.3
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Riner had 949 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 949 |
|---|---|
| Density | 651 per sq mi (251 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Riner at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 949 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.46 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,080 ft (634 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0670° N, 80.4406° W |
| ZIP code | 24149 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5167256 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Riner
- Plum Creek5.4 mi NW
- Christiansburg5.5 mi N
- Radford7.5 mi NW
- Fairlawn7.5 mi NW
- Belview7.9 mi NW
- Snowville8.3 mi SW
- Merrimac8.9 mi N
- Prices Fork10.0 mi N
- New River10.0 mi NW
- Blacksburg11.4 mi N
- Shawsville12.4 mi NE
- Floyd12.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Riner
What county is Riner in?
Riner is in Montgomery County, Virginia.
What is the population of Riner, VA?
949 people lived in Riner at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Riner, VA?
The ZIP code of Riner is 24149.
What is the elevation of Riner?
2,080 feet (634 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Riner?
Plum Creek (5.4 mi), Christiansburg (5.5 mi), Radford (7.5 mi), Fairlawn (7.5 mi), Belview (7.9 mi).
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