Covington
City in Kenton County, Kentucky
Covington is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky, with 40,961 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 509 ft (155 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kenton Vale, 1.1 miles N.
- 40,961residents (2020 Census)
- 509 ftelevation · 155 m
- 13.2 sq miland area · 34.1 km²
- 3,111 / sq mipopulation density
- 41014main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Covington
Covington is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. It is located at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers, across from Cincinnati, Ohio to the north and Newport to the east. It is the largest city in Northern Kentucky and the fifth-most populous city in the state with a population of 40,691 at the 2020 census. Covington is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area and is one of Kenton County's two seats, along with Independence. Covington is a home-rule class city under Kentucky law.
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Living in Covington
- Median household income
- $61,166
- Median home value
- $187,300
- Median rent
- $1,006/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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Covington had 40,961 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 40,961 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,111 per sq mi (1,201 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Covington at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Kenton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 40,961 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.17 sq mi (34.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km²) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0351° N, 84.5196° W |
| ZIP codes | 41014, 41011, 41017 |
| Official website | covingtonky.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2117848 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Covington
- Kenton Vale1.1 mi N
- Fort Wright1.1 mi NW
- Wilder2.0 mi E
- Fort Mitchell2.1 mi W
- Taylor Mill2.1 mi SE
- Park Hills2.3 mi N
- Lakeside Park2.5 mi W
- Crestview Hills2.8 mi W
- Edgewood2.8 mi SW
- Fairview3.2 mi SE
- Southgate3.3 mi NE
- Highland Heights3.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Covington
What county is Covington in?
Covington is in Kenton County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Covington, KY?
40,961 people lived in Covington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Covington, KY?
The main ZIP code is 41014. Other ZIP codes: 41011, 41017.
What is the elevation of Covington?
509 feet (155 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Covington?
Kenton Vale (1.1 mi), Fort Wright (1.1 mi), Wilder (2.0 mi), Fort Mitchell (2.1 mi), Taylor Mill (2.1 mi).
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