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Covington, KY
City in Kenton County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41011, 41014, 41015, 41016, 41017.
Population
41,110
Land area
13.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,123
ZIP codes
5
Covington and its ZIP codes
Covington at a glance
- Covington is about 27 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 5th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $61,166 a year, 4% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,300 (9% below Kentucky) and median rent is $1,006 a month.
Local data for Covington, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Covington, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,166
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$187,300
Median rent
$1,006/mo
Homeownership
51.8%
Bachelor's or higher
32.2%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,862), Irish Americans (6,721), Guatemalan Americans (2,065).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenton County. PPP loans are for Covington.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,992
75,385 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,130
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $6,064 per person
PPP loans
$28.1M
387 loans, 3,154 jobs reported
How people get to work
Covington, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home14.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Covington, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
371
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
189
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone26 historic places
ZIP codes in Covington
5 in or overlapping Covington. Population shown
Cities near Covington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort WrightCity | 1.2 mi | 3.4 |
| Kenton ValeCity | 1.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Taylor MillCity | 1.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Fort MitchellCity | 2.3 mi | 3.1 |
| WilderCity | 2.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Lakeside ParkCity | 2.6 mi | 0.8 |
| EdgewoodCity | 2.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Park HillsCity | 2.8 mi | 0.8 |
| FairviewCity | 2.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Crestview HillsCity | 3.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Highland HeightsCity | 3.4 mi | 2.6 |
| SouthgateCity | 3.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Crescent SpringsCity | 3.7 mi | 1.5 |
| BromleyCity | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| NewportCity | 4.1 mi | 2.8 |
| LudlowCity | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Covington, KY in?
- Covington is in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Covington, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Covington include 41011, 41014, 41015, 41016, 41017.
- What is the population of Covington, KY?
- About 41,110 people live in Covington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Covington?
- Nearby places include Fort Wright (1.2 mi), Kenton Vale (1.4 mi), Taylor Mill (1.7 mi), Fort Mitchell (2.3 mi), Wilder (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023