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Hyde Park, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12538

Dutchess County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,578
213/sq mi
$86,230
Median income
$322,100
Median home value
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hyde Park pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
213
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12538 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12538 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York, home to 14,578 residents across 68.3 square miles, a density of 213 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12538 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,230 (7% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,121. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 12538, plus 6 more within Dutchess County, give a clearer read than the 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 12538

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hyde Park, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12538.

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 12538, Hyde Park, 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

14,578

Population

68.3

Area (sq mi)

213

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12538?

39.1

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 11.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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

How ZIP 12538 ranks nationally

Hyde Park, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,230 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%

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

Owner 66.4%
Renter 33.6%

$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 12538 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 12538 ranks #3 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 12538 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 12538 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
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

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
12524 standard
Fishkill, NY
Pop: 15,598

Related Areas

Dutchess County Hyde Park, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12538 in? ▼
ZIP code 12538 (Hyde Park) 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 12538? ▼
ZIP code 12538 in Hyde Park, NY has a population of 14,578 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12538? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12538 is $86,230, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12538? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12538 is $322,100, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12538? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12538 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12538? ▼
ZIP code 12538 has 284 business establishments employing approximately 3,022 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12538? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12538 are: Construction (45), Other services (except public administration) (40), Retail trade (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12538? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12538 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 12538? ▼
In ZIP code 12538, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% 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 12538? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12538 is 29.5 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 12538? ▼
In ZIP code 12538, approximately 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12538? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12538 is 9.3% 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.