Kentucky · City Profile

Covington, KY

ZIP codes
5
Population
40,127
Median income
$57,848
Median home value
$176,200

Covington sits in Kenton, Kentucky, and is covered by 5 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 40,127 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Covington has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $176,200 and median asking rent runs around $905 per month. Median household income hovers around $57,848. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Covington

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
41011 Kenton 27,044 $59,684 $245,100
41012 Kenton 0
41014 Kenton 7,135 $51,919 $130,400
41016 Kenton 5,948 $61,941 $153,100
41019 Kenton 0

Thinking about relocating to Covington?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $176,200, and median rent is $905. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.