City

Covington, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Tipton County  ·  Tennessee

👥15,747Population
💰$59,957Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$195,400Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.8%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 36.7%Asian: 0%Other: 1.8%Race
White59.8%
Hispanic1.6%
Black36.7%
Asian0.0%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma171 (1.8%)
HS Graduate3,642 (37.6%)
Some College1,510 (15.6%)
Associates1,891 (19.5%)
Bachelors944 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree1,527 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College15.6%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.1%Renter: 36.9%Tenure
Owner63.1%
Renter36.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,957 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$195,400 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$912/mo
Total Housing Units6,543
Vacant Units574

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Covington, TN

Covington is a city in Tennessee, located in Tipton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,747 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Covington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,957 is below the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Covington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $912 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Covington is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (59.78%).

Covington, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Covington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38019 15,747 $59,957 $195,400 $912 6.0% 25.5% 63.1%