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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
$141,585
Median income
$478,600
Median home value
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $61,268. Poverty here runs at 4.9%, with unemployment measured at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $478,600 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $1,781 per month, and 89.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dutchess County, so you can benchmark 12533 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 12533?

41.8

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

12.4%

Foreign-Born

White 67.8%
African American 3.6%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%

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

$61,268

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

36.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12533 ranks nationally

Hopewell Junction, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$141,585 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,627

Total Housing Units

9,119

Occupied Units

508

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.7%
Renter 10.3%

$478,600

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 12533 vs 12582 →

ZIP 12533 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 12533 ranks #4 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 12533 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 12533 ranks the highest 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
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

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
12508 standard
Beacon, NY
Pop: 19,880
12524 standard
Fishkill, NY
Pop: 15,598
12538 standard
Hyde Park, NY
Pop: 14,578

Related Areas

Dutchess County Hopewell Junction, NY New York

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.

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