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Covington County, AL
14 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Covington County, Alabama.
Population
37,628
Land area
1,031sq mi
People per sq mi
37
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Covington County
Covington County at a glance
- Covington County is 64% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,456 a year, 18% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,100 (28% below Alabama) and median rent is $746 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Andalusia (8,766), Opp (6,709) and Florala (1,822).
Local data for Covington County, AL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools14
- Colleges1
- Libraries3
- Banks11
- Post Offices8
- Parks19
- Grocery Stores15
- Restaurants104
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Covington County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,456
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$152,100
Prices +3.6% in a year
Median rent
$746/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,871), German Americans (1,298), Scottish Americans (663).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,610
12,461 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,143
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$290M
FY 2026, $7,726 per person
PPP loans
$56.5M
1,408 loans, 7,620 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$83.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Covington County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Covington County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
347
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
92
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 41°F
59.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Covington County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Covington County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Covington County, AL?
- Andalusia is the largest city or town in Covington County, with about 8,766 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Covington County?
- Covington County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 36038, 36420, 36421, 36442, 36455.
- What is the population of Covington County, AL?
- About 37,628 people live in Covington County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Covington County?
- Covington County borders Okaloosa County, FL, Walton County, FL, Coffee County, Escambia County, Geneva County, Butler County, Crenshaw County, Conecuh County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023