City

Covington, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hill County  ·  Texas

👥1,678Population
💰$68,750Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$200,300Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓19.3%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Hispanic: 12%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1%Race
White85.6%
Hispanic12.0%
Asian1.2%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads19.3% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (2.7%)
HS Graduate428 (42.8%)
Some College140 (14%)
Associates212 (21.2%)
Bachelors61 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree132 (13.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 14%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 13.2%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College14.0%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate13.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.3%Renter: 9.7%Tenure
Owner90.3%
Renter9.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,750 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$200,300 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$715/mo
Total Housing Units644
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Covington, TX

Covington is a city in Texas, located in Hill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,678 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Covington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,750 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Covington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $715 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Covington is less-educated. 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.64%).

Covington, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Covington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76636 1,678 $68,750 $200,300 $715 3.3% 19.3% 90.3%