Rineyville, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40162
Hardin County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,056
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,720
- Median income Above-median income area
- $304,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rineyville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40162 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 40162 (Rineyville, KY) rose +11.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.5 in 2023 to 257.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 40162 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rineyville, Hardin County, Kentucky, home to 6,056 residents across 146.3 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40162 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,720 (42% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,733. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $304,600 (92% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 89.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $888.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hardin County, so 40162 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 40162
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rineyville, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40162.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40162, Rineyville, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,056
Population
146.3
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40162?
43.3
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
2.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$84,720
Median Household Income
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$42,733
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 40162 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Rineyville, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$84,720 Top 11% higher than 89% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,345housing units
2,345
Total Housing Units
2,345
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$304,600
Median Home Value
+92% vs state ZIP avg
$888
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.4%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40162 have increased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.1% | 172 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 193 |
| 2022 | +18.8% | 230 |
| 2023 | +0.9% | 232 |
| 2024 | +11.4% | 258 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 40162, employing approximately 176 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,493,000.
38
Businesses
176
Employees
$5.5M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 26.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 15.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 10.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 40162 vs 42724 →
ZIP 40162 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40160
Radcliff (40160)
23,574 residents
- 40175
Vine Grove (40175)
13,070 residents
- 40162 6,056
Rineyville (40162)
6,056 residents
- 42724 4,714
Cecilia (42724)
4,714 residents
- 40117 2,299
Ekron (40117)
2,299 residents
- 42732 2,120
Eastview (42732)
2,120 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40162 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40162 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40162
Rineyville (40162)
$84,720 median income
- 40175
Vine Grove (40175)
$77,509 median income
- 42724
Cecilia (42724)
$73,465 median income
- 42732
Eastview (42732)
$73,148 median income
- 40117
Ekron (40117)
$58,696 median income
- 40160
Radcliff (40160)
$58,506 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40162 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40162, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,056 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 40162 in?
ZIP code 40162 (Rineyville) is located in Hardin County, Kentucky. Hardin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hardin-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40162?
ZIP code 40162 in Rineyville, KY has a population of 6,056 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40162?
The median household income in ZIP 40162 is $84,720, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40162?
The median home value in ZIP 40162 is $304,600, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40162?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40162 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40162?
ZIP code 40162 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 176 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40162?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40162 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40162?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40162 increased by 11.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40162?
In ZIP code 40162, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 40162?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40162 is 28.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40162?
In ZIP code 40162, approximately 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40162?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40162 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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