Fort Covington
Census-designated place in Franklin County, New York

Fort Covington is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Franklin County, New York, with 1,127 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 171 ft (52 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Akwesasne, 8.1 miles W.
- 1,127residents (2020 Census)
- 171 ftelevation · 52 m
- 19.4 sq miland area · 50.1 km²
- 58 / sq mipopulation density
- 12937ZIP code
About Fort Covington
Fort Covington is a census-designated place (CDP) within the town of Fort Covington, Franklin County, New York, United States. It consists of the hamlet of Fort Covington, as well as a large amount of rural land surrounding the hamlet, such that the CDP occupies about one half of the area within the town limits. The population of the CDP was 1,308 at the 2010 census, out of a total town population of 1,676.
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Living in Fort Covington
- Median household income
- $68,750
- Median home value
- $112,500
- Median rent
- $547/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Fort Covington had 1,127 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,127 |
|---|---|
| Density | 58 per sq mi (22 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Covington at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,127 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.35 sq mi (50.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9758° N, 74.4999° W |
| ZIP code | 12937 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3626726 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Covington
- Akwesasne8.1 mi W
- Brushton10.0 mi S
- Malone13.6 mi SE
- Burke16.9 mi E
- Brasher Falls18.0 mi SW
- Winthrop19.3 mi SW
- Massena19.5 mi W
- St. Regis Falls20.7 mi S
- Chateaugay20.8 mi E
- Norfolk27.2 mi SW
- Parishville27.9 mi SW
- Norwood29.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Covington
What county is Fort Covington in?
Fort Covington is in Franklin County, New York.
What is the population of Fort Covington, NY?
1,127 people lived in Fort Covington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Covington, NY?
The ZIP code of Fort Covington is 12937.
What is the elevation of Fort Covington?
171 feet (52 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Covington?
Akwesasne (8.1 mi), Brushton (10.0 mi), Malone (13.6 mi), Burke (16.9 mi), Brasher Falls (18.0 mi).
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