PlainZIP

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
$99,034
Median income
$398,300
Median home value
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $55,299. Poverty here runs at 3.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.0%. Median home value sits at $398,300 (5% above the state average), median rent at $1,911 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.9%.

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. To put 12524 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Dutchess County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 12524?

47.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 71.7%
African American 7.1%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%

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

How ZIP 12524 ranks nationally

Fishkill, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$99,034 Top 20% higher than 80% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.0%

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

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%

$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 12524 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12524 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12524 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Dutchess County

12601 standard
Poughkeepsie, NY
Pop: 43,398
12603 standard
Poughkeepsie, NY
Pop: 42,810
12590 standard
Wappingers Falls, NY
Pop: 35,102
12533 standard
Hopewell Junction, NY
Pop: 25,307
12508 standard
Beacon, NY
Pop: 19,880
12538 standard
Hyde Park, NY
Pop: 14,578

Related Areas

Dutchess County Fishkill, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.