Amenia, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12501
Dutchess County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,457
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,104
- Median income Near-median income area
- $358,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Amenia pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12501 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12501 covers 79.3 square miles in Amenia, Dutchess County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,457 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12501 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,104 (19% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,699. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $358,300 (5% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,493; 61.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dutchess County, so 12501 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 12501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amenia, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12501.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12501, Amenia, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,457
Population
79.3
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12501?
43.1
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
12.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$75,104
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$61,699
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12501 ranks among New York ZIPs
Amenia, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$75,104 39th percentile higher than 39% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,115housing units
1,115
Total Housing Units
1,024
Occupied Units
91
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$358,300
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,493
Median Rent
1947
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 79 business establishments in ZIP 12501, employing approximately 728 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,744,000.
79
Businesses
728
Employees
$42.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.6% |
| Information | 4 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 3.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 12501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12522
Dover Plains (12522)
5,172 residents
- 12545
Millbrook (12545)
4,763 residents
- 12546
Millerton (12546)
3,039 residents
- 12567
Pine Plains (12567)
2,854 residents
- 06069
Sharon (06069)
2,535 residents
- 12501
Amenia (12501)
2,457 residents
- 06757
Kent (06757)
2,258 residents
- 12581
Stanfordville (12581)
2,246 residents
- 06039 1,942
Lakeville (06039)
1,942 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12501 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06039
Lakeville (06039)
$104,859 median income
- 12567
Pine Plains (12567)
$103,750 median income
- 12545
Millbrook (12545)
$101,354 median income
- 06069
Sharon (06069)
$101,067 median income
- 12585
Verbank (12585)
$99,648 median income
- 06757
Kent (06757)
$95,186 median income
- 12546
Millerton (12546)
$84,455 median income
- 12581
Stanfordville (12581)
$80,640 median income
- 12522
Dover Plains (12522)
$76,157 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12501 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12592 | Wassaic, NY | 1,486 | 4.7 mi |
| 06069 | Sharon, CT | 2,535 | 5.7 mi |
| 12546 | Millerton, NY | 3,039 | 7.6 mi |
| 12522 | Dover Plains, NY | 5,172 | 9.8 mi |
| 12581 | Stanfordville, NY | 2,246 | 7.7 mi |
| 12545 | Millbrook, NY | 4,763 | 7.6 mi |
| 06039 | Lakeville, CT | 1,942 | 8.6 mi |
| 12567 | Pine Plains, NY | 2,854 | 9.7 mi |
| 06757 | Kent, CT | 2,258 | 9.7 mi |
| 12585 | Verbank, NY | 885 | 11.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12501, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,457 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12501 in?
ZIP code 12501 (Amenia) is located in Dutchess County, New York. Dutchess County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dutchess-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12501?
ZIP code 12501 in Amenia, NY has a population of 2,457 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12501?
The median household income in ZIP 12501 is $75,104, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12501?
The median home value in ZIP 12501 is $358,300, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12501 is White at 70.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12501?
ZIP code 12501 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 728 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12501 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (12), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12501?
In ZIP code 12501, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12501?
In ZIP code 12501, approximately 61.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12501 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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