38019 ZIP Code — Covington, TN

Tipton County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38019 is located in Covington, Tennessee, within Tipton County. It covers approximately 140.55 square miles and serves a population of 15,466 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 901/731.

About ZIP code 38019

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $57,124. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38019 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,466

population

140.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38019 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38019

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38019. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Covington	Acceptable
Covington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38041 Henning (8.1 mi) 38011 Brighton (8.1 mi) 38004 Atoka (10.9 mi) 38015 Burlison (11 mi) 38049 Mason (11.9 mi) 38058 Munford (12.2 mi) 38063 Ripley (13.9 mi) 38002 Arlington (17.7 mi) 38069 Stanton (18 mi) 38053 Millington (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,466
Population density	110 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	140.55 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	35.5399
Longitude	-89.6387
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	901/731

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	40.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	22.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

15,466

Population

110

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$57,124

Median household income

$27,618

Per capita income

$179,900

Median home value

$869

Median monthly rent

62.8%

Home ownership

16.6%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

4,162

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

429

Under 5

490

506

5–9

578

544

10–14

621

466

15–19

533

521

20–24

596

952

25–34

1,088

707

35–44

807

828

45–54

946

570

55–59

651

522

60–64

597

605

65–74

692

470

75–84

537

85+

112

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,796	24.5%
18 and over	11,670	75.5%
65 and over	2,514	16.3%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.9%

Black or African American 34.6%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,533	60.9%
Black or African American	5,419	34.6%
Two or more races	463	3%
Hispanic or Latino	185	1.2%
Other race	32	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	40.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	22.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$57,124

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 28.5%

$300k–$500k 14.0%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,900
Median rent / month	$869
Owner occupied	62.8%
Renter occupied	37.2%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.0%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	30.5%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.9%
Electricity	44.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,711	46.0%
Cohabiting couple	204	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	689	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	2,294	38.9%
Households with children under 18	1,873	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,814	30.8%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.1%	29.7%
Married	53.8%	43.3%
Separated	1.6%	3.5%
Widowed	3.2%	10.6%
Divorced	6.2%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	90	2.5%
Kindergarten	386	10.8%
Elementary school	1,599	44.6%
High school	766	21.3%
College / grad school	748	20.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Retail trade 12.3%

Construction 7.4%

Professional & management 6.9%

Public administration 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Other services 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 16.6%

Under 18 years 27.5%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 32.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	49.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	802	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	41.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.9%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,547	94.1%
Spanish	17	0.1%
Other Indo-European	17	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,420	99.7%
Born in same state	15,307	99.0%
Born in different state	12,842	83.0%
Foreign born	113	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	46	0.3%
Not a US citizen	16	34.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,182	20.6%
Italian	1,003	6.5%
French	879	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	89	0.6%
German	70	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	89.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38019

What city is ZIP code 38019 in?

ZIP code 38019 is primarily assigned to Covington, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38019 in?

ZIP code 38019 falls within Tipton County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38019?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38019?

17% of residents in ZIP code 38019 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38019?

Health data for ZIP code 38019 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 38019 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 38019 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 38019 in?

ZIP code 38019 observes the CST timezone.