Covington city, LA

ZIP 70433 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Covington city, LA (70433)

Median Income

$79,354

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,653

Wealth inflow

Population

41,770

Unemployment

5.4%

1.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,653 for ZIP 70433 (Covington city, LA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.4%+46% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.4%-77% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.6%-52% vs US avg

1,898

Establishments

31,275

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.5%
Construction7.2%
Manufacturing4.6%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Retail trade11.6%
Transportation, utilities4.2%
Information2.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.0%
Professional, scientific, management9.5%
Education, health care, social25.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.2%
Other services6.8%
Public administration3.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 70433 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 9.3%, median income fell 7.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 3.2%.

Median Income

$79,354

+6% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate