ZIP Code 12524
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Fishkill · Dutchess County · New York
- Population
- 15,598
- Median income
- $99,034
- Median home value
- $398,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.0%
- Land area
- 42.0 sq mi
371/sq mi
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▲ 43% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 47
New York
ZIP code 12524 in Fishkill, New York has a population of 15,598. The median household income is $99,034, which is 30% above the national average. Median home value is $398,300, 43% above the US average. 40.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12524 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.0 square miles in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York. The area is home to 15,598 residents, producing a population density of 371 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12524 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12524 sits at $99,034 (7% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $55,299. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $398,300 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $1,911 per month, and 68.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12524 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dutchess County, so you can benchmark 12524 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 12524
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12524.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
87 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Construction
Construction
57 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12524, Fishkill, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
15,598
Population
42.0
Area (sq mi)
371
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12524?
47.0
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
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?
$99,034
Median Household Income
+7% vs state
$55,299
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
34.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
6,732
Total Housing Units
6,496
Occupied Units
236
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$398,300
Median Home Value
+5% vs state
$1,911
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12524 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 174 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 191 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 216 |
| 2023 | -0.8% | 215 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 234 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 568 business establishments in ZIP 12524, employing approximately 8,292 people with a combined annual payroll of $412,487,000.
568
Businesses
8,292
Employees
$412.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 87 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 13.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 67 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 57 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 3.5% |
| Information | 16 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12524 vs 12527 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12527 | Glenham, NY | 147 | 2.3 mi |
| 12590 | Wappingers Falls, NY | 35,102 | 4.5 mi |
| 10516 | Cold Spring, NY | 5,289 | 5.3 mi |
| 12508 | Beacon, NY | 19,880 | 3.9 mi |
| 12512 | Chelsea, NY | 127 | 4.1 mi |
| 12533 | Hopewell Junction, NY | 25,307 | 5.5 mi |
| 12603 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 42,810 | 10.4 mi |
| 12542 | Marlboro, NY | 5,913 | 7.6 mi |
| 10579 | Putnam Valley, NY | 8,675 | 9.8 mi |
| 12520 | Cornwall On Hudson, NY | 3,109 | 8.9 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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