Covington County, AL ZIP Codes
Alabama (AL) · 9 ZIP codes · 8 cities
9
ZIP codes
37,524
population (2021)
-0.6%
pop change since 2010
01039
FIPS code
Covington County ZIP code map
About Covington County
Covington County is located in Alabama and contains 9 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 37,524 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.6% from 37,765 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Covington County is 01039.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 37,524 |
| 2010 population | 37,765 |
| Change | -0.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| FIPS code | 01039 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Covington County
ZIP codes for Covington County, AL (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36038 | Gantt | Covington | View map |
| 36420 | Andalusia | Covington | View map |
| 36421 | Andalusia | Covington | View map |
| 36442 | Florala | Covington | View map |
| 36455 | Lockhart | Covington | View map |
| 36467 | Opp | Covington | View map |
| 36474 | Red Level | Covington | View map |
| 36476 | River Falls | Covington | View map |
| 36483 | Wing | Covington | View map |
Demographics & statistics
38,396
Population
43.9
Median age
$47,816
Median household income
$28,479
Per capita income
$125,143
Median home value
$578
Median monthly rent
75.2%
Home ownership
18.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
15,582
Housing units
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,105
Under 5
1,122
1,055
5–9
1,071
1,287
10–14
1,306
1,181
15–19
1,200
1,030
20–24
1,046
2,062
25–34
2,094
2,088
35–44
2,120
2,343
45–54
2,379
1,325
55–59
1,345
1,394
60–64
1,416
2,309
65–74
2,344
1,299
75–84
1,319
574
85+
582
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,409 | 19.9% |
| 18 and over | 29,987 | 80.1% |
| 65 and over | 8,427 | 22.8% |
| Median age | 43.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.3%
Black or African American
12.8%
Two or more races
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Other race
0.8%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,942 | 82.3% |
| Black or African American | 4,978 | 12.8% |
| Two or more races | 912 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 399 | 1% |
| Other race | 293 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 148 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 123 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.5%
$10k–$15k
7.3%
$15k–$25k
12.1%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $47,816 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.4%
$50k–$100k
23.1%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
16.8%
$200k–$300k
16.1%
$300k–$500k
6.0%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $125,143 |
| Median rent / month | $578 |
| Owner occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter occupied | 24.8% |
| Vacant | 25.9% |
| Single-family detached | 70.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 22.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 61.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% |
| 3 or more | 27.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.2% |
| Electricity | 76.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,803 | 49.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 539 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,713 | 18.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,490 | 27.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,260 | 27.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,676 | 37.9% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.6% | 20.6% |
| Married | 50.7% | 48.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 14.3% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 14.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.3%
Some HS, no diploma
9.9%
HS graduate
38.1%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
11.0%
Bachelor's degree
10.0%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 357 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 550 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,593 | 45.8% |
| High school | 2,155 | 24.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,039 | 17.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.7%
Manufacturing
14.7%
Retail trade
11.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Public administration
8.4%
Construction
7.7%
Professional & management
6.4%
Agriculture & mining
6.1%
Other services
3.9%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.1% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.4% |
| Production & transportation | 24.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.3% |
| Government | 20.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.4% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.3 |
Poverty
All people
18.9%
Under 18 years
24.1%
18 and over
17.3%
Married-couple families
6.6%
Female-led households
37.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.9% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 45.5% |
| High cholesterol | 40.3% |
| Heart disease | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 35.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.0% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.2% |
| No physical activity | 30.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 14.0% |
| No health insurance | 16.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 57.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 18.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,540 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 18.7% |
| 65 and over | 47.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.7% |
| Public insurance | 45.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,169 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 127 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 108 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 13 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,032 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 37,839 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 30,253 | 77.0% |
| Foreign born | 193 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 364 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 154 | 26.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,918 | 12.8% |
| French | 3,181 | 8.3% |
| Italian | 2,945 | 7.7% |
| English | 224 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 107 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 43 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 24 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 83.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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