ZIP Code 12538
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Hyde Park · Dutchess County · New York
- Population
- 14,578
- Median income
- $86,230
- Median home value
- $322,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.8%
- Land area
- 68.3 sq mi
213/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
▲ 16% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.1
New York
ZIP code 12538 in Hyde Park, New York has a population of 14,578. The median household income is $86,230, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $322,100, 16% above the US average. 31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12538 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.3 square miles in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York. The area is home to 14,578 residents, producing a population density of 213 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 12538 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12538 sits at $86,230 (7% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,121. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $322,100 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,232 per month, and 66.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12538 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dutchess County, so you can benchmark 12538 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 12538
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12538.
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 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 12538, Hyde Park, 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
14,578
Population
68.3
Area (sq mi)
213
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12538?
39.1
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
4.7%
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?
$86,230
Median Household Income
-7% vs state
$43,121
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 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?
5,625
Total Housing Units
5,368
Occupied Units
257
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$322,100
Median Home Value
-15% vs state
$1,232
Median Rent
1968
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
262
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+162%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12538 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 161 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 186 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 215 |
| 2023 | +13.8% | 245 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 262 |
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 284 business establishments in ZIP 12538, employing approximately 3,022 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,397,000.
284
Businesses
3,022
Employees
$149.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 45 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 12.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.1% |
| Information | 6 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.1% |
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 12538 vs 12580 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12580 | Staatsburg, NY | 4,402 | 4.4 mi |
| 12493 | West Park, NY | 495 | 4.3 mi |
| 12604 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 586 | 7.2 mi |
| 12601 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 43,398 | 6.2 mi |
| 12578 | Salt Point, NY | 2,411 | 5.2 mi |
| 12429 | Esopus, NY | 281 | 4.9 mi |
| 12603 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 42,810 | 8.0 mi |
| 12572 | Rhinebeck, NY | 9,123 | 9.2 mi |
| 12569 | Pleasant Valley, NY | 9,826 | 6.4 mi |
| 12487 | Ulster Park, NY | 3,268 | 7.0 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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