Covington Virginia Map

About Covington, Virginia

Covington is a locality in Goochland County, Virginia, United States. Covington is located at 37.6690°N, 77.8172°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24426.

Covington rests in a landscape of rolling Virginia Piedmont, where the land swells and dips in a gentle, enduring rhythm. It lies 11.3 miles west of Short Pump, VA (from Short Pump, VA: bearing 277°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-west of Manakin Sabot. Here, the air often carries the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a rain, and the light at dusk seems to deepen, casting long, softened shadows across fields and the occasional stand of mature oak. The terrain, shaped by ancient geological forces, presents a verdant, somewhat subdued beauty, with a network of small creeks and tributaries that murmur their way through the countryside, feeding into larger waterways. The character of Covington is one of quiet persistence, a place where the seasons dictate much of the visible activity, from the vibrant greens of spring to the muted golds of autumn. The history of Covington is intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Goochland County, a region long accustomed to the cultivation of tobacco and later, other cash crops. This legacy is still visible in the scattered farmsteads and the enduring, if sometimes diminished, presence of open land. The local economy, while diversified, retains a connection to its agrarian roots, with small businesses and services catering to both residents and the surrounding rural communities. While not a hub of grand historical monuments, Covington possesses a distinctive charm, marked by the understated architecture of its older homes and the familiar cadence of daily life that unfolds with a patient, unhurried pace.

About This Covington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Covington, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.669035, -77.817217. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Covington and Goochland County.

Detailed location data for Covington includes the ZIP code (23039), telephone area code (804, 540), county seat of Goochland County (Goochland), and school district assignment (Alleghany Highlands Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Covington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.