Covington, Washington

Covington, Washington
Mount Rainier as seen from a Covington neighborhood
Motto: 
"Unmatched Quality of Life"
Location of Covington, Washington
Coordinates: 47°21′53″N 122°06′16″W / 47.364793°N 122.104561°W / 47.364793; -122.104561
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyKing
Founded1900
IncorporatedAugust 31, 1997
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • MayorJeff Wagner
 • Mayor Pro TemSean Smith
 • City CouncilKristina Soltys
Jennifer Harjehausen
Debby Hartsock
Joseph Cimaomo, Jr.
Elizabeth Porter
Area
 • Total
6.042 sq mi (15.649 km2)
 • Land5.931 sq mi (15.360 km2)
 • Water0.111 sq mi (0.287 km2)  1.84%
Elevation
384 ft (117 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
20,777
 • Estimate 
(2024)
21,567
 • Density3,636.3/sq mi (1,403.99/km2)
Time zoneUTC–8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC–7 (PDT)
ZIP Code
98042
Area code253
FIPS code53-15290
GNIS feature ID2410253
Websitecovingtonwa.gov

Covington is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 20,777 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 21,567 in 2024.