Fishkill, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12524
Dutchess County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,598
- 371/sq mi High-density area
- $99,034
- Median income Above-median income area
- $398,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fishkill pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 371
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12524 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12524 (Fishkill, NY) rose +8.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.7 in 2023 to 233.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12524 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, home to 15,598 residents across 42.0 square miles, a density of 371 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12524 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,034 (7% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,299. The poverty rate is 3.7%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $398,300 (5% above the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,911; 68.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dutchess County, so 12524 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 12524
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fishkill, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$55,299
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
34.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12524 ranks among New York ZIPs
Fishkill, 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)
$99,034 Top 32% higher than 68% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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
6,732housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 12524 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12603
Poughkeepsie (12603)
42,810 residents
- 12590
Wappingers Falls (12590)
35,102 residents
- 12533
Hopewell Junction (12533)
25,307 residents
- 12508
Beacon (12508)
19,880 residents
- 12524 15,598
Fishkill (12524)
15,598 residents
- 10579 8,675
Putnam Valley (10579)
8,675 residents
- 12542 5,913
Marlboro (12542)
5,913 residents
- 10516 5,289
Cold Spring (10516)
5,289 residents
- 12520 3,109
Cornwall On Hudson (12520)
3,109 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12524 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12524 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12533
Hopewell Junction (12533)
$141,585 median income
- 10516
Cold Spring (10516)
$140,225 median income
- 12520
Cornwall On Hudson (12520)
$136,797 median income
- 10579
Putnam Valley (10579)
$132,500 median income
- 12542
Marlboro (12542)
$121,378 median income
- 12603
Poughkeepsie (12603)
$103,538 median income
- 12590
Wappingers Falls (12590)
$102,285 median income
- 12524
Fishkill (12524)
$99,034 median income
- 12512
Chelsea (12512)
$99,025 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12524 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12524, 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 (15,598 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 12524 in?
ZIP code 12524 (Fishkill) 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 12524?
ZIP code 12524 in Fishkill, NY has a population of 15,598 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12524?
The median household income in ZIP 12524 is $99,034, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12524?
The median home value in ZIP 12524 is $398,300, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12524?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12524 is White at 71.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12524?
ZIP code 12524 has 568 business establishments employing approximately 8,292 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12524?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12524 are: Health care and social assistance (87), Accommodation and food services (76), Professional, scientific, and technical services (68). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12524?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12524 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12524?
In ZIP code 12524, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12524?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12524 is 34.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12524?
In ZIP code 12524, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12524?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12524 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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