Hopewell Junction, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12533
Dutchess County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,307
- 201/sq mi High-density area
- $141,585
- Median income Above-median income area
- $478,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hopewell Junction pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 201
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12533 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 12533 (Hopewell Junction, NY) rose +4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.2 in 2023 to 222.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12533 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York, with 25,307 residents across 125.9 square miles, a density of 201 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12533 skews affluent, with a median household income of $141,585 (53% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,268. The poverty rate is 4.9%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $478,600 (27% above the average New York ZIP), while 89.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,781.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dutchess County, so 12533 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 12533
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hopewell Junction, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12533.
- Construction
Construction
86 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
74 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 12533, Hopewell Junction, 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
25,307
Population
125.9
Area (sq mi)
201
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12533?
41.8
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
12.4%
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?
$141,585
Median Household Income
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$61,268
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
36.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12533 ranks among New York ZIPs
Hopewell Junction, 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)
$141,585 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
9,627housing units
9,627
Total Housing Units
9,119
Occupied Units
508
Vacant Units
2.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$478,600
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,781
Median Rent
1983
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12533 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 158 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 176 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 195 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 212 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 222 |
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 578 business establishments in ZIP 12533, employing approximately 5,847 people with a combined annual payroll of $524,185,000.
578
Businesses
5,847
Employees
$524.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 86 | 14.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 74 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 12 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.9% |
| Information | 6 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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 12533 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
- 10512
Carmel (10512)
25,590 residents
- 12533
Hopewell Junction (12533)
25,307 residents
- 12524 15,598
Fishkill (12524)
15,598 residents
- 12540 7,802
Lagrangeville (12540)
7,802 residents
- 12570 7,699
Poughquag (12570)
7,699 residents
- 12582 6,191
Stormville (12582)
6,191 residents
- 10516 5,289
Cold Spring (10516)
5,289 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12533 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12533 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
- 12582
Stormville (12582)
$133,328 median income
- 12531
Holmes (12531)
$129,028 median income
- 12570
Poughquag (12570)
$128,906 median income
- 10512
Carmel (10512)
$117,701 median income
- 12540
Lagrangeville (12540)
$111,320 median income
- 12603
Poughkeepsie (12603)
$103,538 median income
- 12590
Wappingers Falls (12590)
$102,285 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12533 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12582 | Stormville, NY | 6,191 | 3.2 mi |
| 12590 | Wappingers Falls, NY | 35,102 | 5.4 mi |
| 12524 | Fishkill, NY | 15,598 | 5.5 mi |
| 12531 | Holmes, NY | 3,601 | 6.6 mi |
| 12540 | Lagrangeville, NY | 7,802 | 8.4 mi |
| 12570 | Poughquag, NY | 7,699 | 7.5 mi |
| 12527 | Glenham, NY | 147 | 7.9 mi |
| 12603 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 42,810 | 8.9 mi |
| 10512 | Carmel, NY | 25,590 | 8.8 mi |
| 10516 | Cold Spring, NY | 5,289 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12533, 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 (25,307 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 12533 in?
ZIP code 12533 (Hopewell Junction) 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 12533?
ZIP code 12533 in Hopewell Junction, NY has a population of 25,307 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12533?
The median household income in ZIP 12533 is $141,585, which is 86% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12533?
The median home value in ZIP 12533 is $478,600, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12533?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12533 is White at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12533?
ZIP code 12533 has 578 business establishments employing approximately 5,847 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12533?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12533 are: Construction (86), Professional, scientific, and technical services (74), Other services (except public administration) (67). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12533?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12533 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 12533?
In ZIP code 12533, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.2% 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 12533?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12533 is 36.3 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 12533?
In ZIP code 12533, approximately 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12533?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12533 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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