City

Covington, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Fountain County  ·  Indiana

👥5,193Population
💰$59,365Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$171,600Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.3%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic3.5%
Black0.8%
Asian0.7%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,247 (36.1%)
Some College470 (13.6%)
Associates580 (16.8%)
Bachelors358 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree764 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College13.6%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.8%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,365 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$171,600 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$835/mo
Total Housing Units2,502
Vacant Units354

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Covington, IN

Covington is a city in Indiana, located in Fountain County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,193 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Covington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,365 is below the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Covington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $835 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Covington is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.59%).

Covington, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Covington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47932 5,193 $59,365 $171,600 $835 4.4% 32.5% 69.8%