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Covington, VA
City in Covington city, Virginia.
Population
5,680
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,039
ZIP codes
0
Covington and its ZIP codes
Covington at a glance
- Covington is about 4.7 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,944 a year, 55% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,500 (78% below Virginia) and median rent is $794 a month.
Local data for Covington, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Covington, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,944
Poverty rate
25.7%
Median home value
$83,500
Median rent
$794/mo
Homeownership
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher
9.5%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (623), German Americans (517), Italian Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Covington city. PPP loans are for Covington.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,602
3,679 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$51.5M
FY 2026, $8,983 per person
How people get to work
Covington, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.8%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Covington, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
172
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
57
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Covington, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Covington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MallowCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.7 |
| CallaghanCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Low MoorCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.1 |
| SelmaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Glen WiltonCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Clifton ForgeTown | 9.5 mi | 3 |
| Cliftondale ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Iron GateTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Eagle RockCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| White Sulphur Springs, WVCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Hot SpringsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.6 |
| FincastleTown | 20 mi | 2 |
| New CastleTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Warm SpringsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Lewisburg, WVCity | 24 mi | 3.8 |
| BuchananTown | 24 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Covington, VA in?
- Covington is in Covington city, Virginia.
- What is the population of Covington, VA?
- About 5,680 people live in Covington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Covington?
- Nearby places include Mallow (1.3 mi), Callaghan (5.3 mi), Low Moor (6.8 mi), Selma (7.8 mi), Glen Wilton (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023