Covington
City in Covington city, Virginia
Covington is a city in Covington city, Virginia, with 5,737 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,250 ft (381 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mallow, 1.5 miles SE.
- 5,737residents (2020 Census)
- 1,250 ftelevation · 381 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.2 km²
- 1,049 / sq mipopulation density
- 24426ZIP code
About Covington
Covington is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,737, making it the second-least populous city in Virginia. It is surrounded by Alleghany County, of which it is also the county seat. Located at the confluence of Jackson River and Dunlap Creek, Covington is one of three cities (with Roanoke and Salem) in the Roanoke Regional Partnership. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Covington with Alleghany county for statistical purposes.
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Living in Covington
- Median household income
- $41,944
- Median home value
- $83,500
- Median rent
- $794/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Covington had 5,737 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,737 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,049 per sq mi (405 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Covington at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Covington city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,737 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.47 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7811° N, 79.9854° W |
| ZIP code | 24426 |
| Official website | covington.va.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5119728 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Covington
- Mallow1.5 mi SE
- Callaghan6.0 mi W
- Low Moor6.5 mi E
- Selma7.6 mi E
- Glen Wilton9.1 mi E
- Clifton Forge9.2 mi E
- Cliftondale Park10.7 mi E
- Iron Gate10.7 mi E
- Eagle Rock14.3 mi SE
- White Sulphur Springs, WV17.3 mi W
- Hot Springs17.6 mi NE
- Fincastle20.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Covington
What county is Covington in?
Covington is in Covington city, Virginia.
What is the population of Covington, VA?
5,737 people lived in Covington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Covington, VA?
The ZIP code of Covington is 24426.
What is the elevation of Covington?
1,250 feet (381 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Covington?
Mallow (1.5 mi), Callaghan (6.0 mi), Low Moor (6.5 mi), Selma (7.6 mi), Glen Wilton (9.1 mi).
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