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Covel, WV
Census-designated place in Wyoming County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 24719.
Population
90
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
424
ZIP codes
1
Covel and its ZIP codes
Covel at a glance
- Covel is about 5.7 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Covel, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wyoming County. PPP loans are for Covel.
Unemployment rate
6.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,600
4,303 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,314
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$141M
FY 2026, $6,592 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Covel, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
399
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
293
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Covel, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.8%
U.S. 33.3% +11.5 pts
Diabetes
20.1%
U.S. 12.1% +8.0 pts
Smoking
23.4%
U.S. 12.8% +10.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Covel
1 in or overlapping Covel. Population shown
Cities near Covel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BudCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3.1 |
| CrumplerCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.5 |
| CorinneCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| MatoakaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| MullensCity | 7.5 mi | 1.8 |
| ItmannCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| NorthforkTown | 8 mi | 1 |
| RhodellTown | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| LashmeetCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.8 |
| KeystoneCity | 8.7 mi | 0.3 |
| MaybeuryCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.7 |
| HelenCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| MontcalmCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| VivianCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| New RichmondCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| BramwellTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Covel, WV in?
- Covel is in Wyoming County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Covel, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Covel include 24719.
- What is the population of Covel, WV?
- About 90 people live in Covel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Covel?
- Nearby places include Bud (4.3 mi), Crumpler (4.5 mi), Corinne (6.2 mi), Matoaka (6.6 mi), Mullens (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023