Shepherdsville, Kentucky, United States [City]; population was 4,805 in 1990; housing units was 1,803 in 1990; location is 37°59'N 85°43'W; land area is 8.18 square miles (5,237 acres); water area is 0.25 square miles (158 acres); FIPS code is 70086 [SourceCBP]