Covington, Washington
Covington: city in Washington, United States
About
Covington is a city located in the county of King in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,575. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,581 inhabitants.
The city was created 28 years ago in 1997.
Quick Facts about Covington
| Population | 21,581 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | King County |
| Postal code | 98042 |
| Phone Area Codes | 253 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.3582,-122.1222 |
| Altitude | 1,250 feet / 381, 116 meters |
| Establishment | August 31, 1997 (28 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−08:00, Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:45:57 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 18.56% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 47℉ Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Covington is located at 47°21'29"N 122°7'20"W (47.3581800, -122.1221600).
Covington map
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Weather
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Covington increased by 18.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,575 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,957 | 2.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,342 | 2.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,841 | 2.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,133 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,029 | 4.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,733 | 3.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,031 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,121 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,175 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,581 | 1.88% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Covington
1City of Covington
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042 View details
Phone: +12534802400 | Website available
People born in Covington (1)
American soccer player Mariah Lee was born in Covington
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Covington, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235343 | Green River College | Auburn (WA) | 98092-3622 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Covington, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUK | Tukwila station | 7301 South 158th St. | RAIL |
| TAC | Tacoma Dome Station | 1001 Puyallup Avenue | RAIL |
| SEA | King Street Station | 303 South Jackson Street | RAIL |
| SVF | Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington | 2701 Alaskan Way | OTHER |
| EDM | Edmonds station | 211 Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Covington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch Post Office | Covington (WA) | 98042 |
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- Covington, Georgia city and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States with a population of 14,386 people.
- Covington, Louisiana city in St. with a population of 10,560 people.
- Covington, Tennessee city in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States with a population of 8,810 people.
- Covington, Virginia independent city in Virginia, United States with a population of 5,639 people.
- Covington, Ohio village in Miami County, Ohio with a population of 2,718 people.
- Covington, Indiana city in Fountain County, Indiana, United States with a population of 2,540 people.
- Covington, New York human settlement in Wyoming County, New York, United States of America with a population of 1,192 people.
- Covington, Pennsylvania township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,011 people.
- Covington, Oklahoma human settlement in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 533 people.
- Covington, Michigan human settlement in Michigan, United States of America with a population of 432 people.
- Covington, Illinois township in Washington County, Illinois with a population of 389 people.
- Covington, Texas City in Hill County, Texas, United States with a population of 283 people.
Other cities in King County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in King County , WA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 769,714 | The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area. |
| Bellevue | 148,073 | The most populous city in Washington. |
| Kent | 130,676 | The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington. |
| Renton | 101,494 | The second most populous city in King County, Washington. |
| Federal Way | 96,307 | A city in King County, Washington. |
| Kirkland | 95,431 | A city in King County, Washington. |
| Auburn | 81,024 | The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington. |
| Redmond | 72,507 | The second most populous city in King County, Washington. |
| Sammamish | 65,960 | Town |
| Shoreline | 58,197 | Town in Washington |
| Burien | 51,268 | Town in Washington, United States |
| Bothell | 47,524 | A city in King County, Washington. |
| Issaquah | 39,681 | A city in King County, Washington. |
| West Lake Sammamish | 33,929 | Census designated place |
| Des Moines | 32,389 | City in Washington |
| SeaTac | 28,904 | Airport in SeaTac, Washington, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Covington distances to largest Washington cities