Lagrangeville, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12540
Dutchess County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,802
- 88/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $111,320
- Median income Above-median income area
- $483,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lagrangeville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 88
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12540 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 12540 (Lagrangeville, NY) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.8 in 2023 to 207.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12540 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lagrangeville, Dutchess County, New York, home to 7,802 residents across 88.3 square miles, a density of 88 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12540 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,320 (20% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,952. The poverty rate is 5.9%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $483,100 (28% above the average New York ZIP), while 87.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,348.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dutchess County, so 12540 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 12540
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lagrangeville, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12540.
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 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 12540, Lagrangeville, 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
7,802
Population
88.3
Area (sq mi)
88
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12540?
40.9
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
9.0%
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?
$111,320
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$49,952
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
37.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12540 ranks among New York ZIPs
Lagrangeville, 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)
$111,320 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
3,235housing units
3,235
Total Housing Units
3,084
Occupied Units
151
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$483,100
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$2,348
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
+8.1%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12540 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 143 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 163 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 182 |
| 2023 | +5.5% | 192 |
| 2024 | +8.1% | 207 |
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 205 business establishments in ZIP 12540, employing approximately 1,858 people with a combined annual payroll of $98,084,000.
205
Businesses
1,858
Employees
$98.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 40 | 19.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 12.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.9% |
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 12540 vs 12585 →
ZIP 12540 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
- 12533
Hopewell Junction (12533)
25,307 residents
- 12569 9,826
Pleasant Valley (12569)
9,826 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
- 12522 5,172
Dover Plains (12522)
5,172 residents
- 12545 4,763
Millbrook (12545)
4,763 residents
- 12531 3,601
Holmes (12531)
3,601 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12540 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12540 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
- 12582
Stormville (12582)
$133,328 median income
- 12531
Holmes (12531)
$129,028 median income
- 12570
Poughquag (12570)
$128,906 median income
- 12540
Lagrangeville (12540)
$111,320 median income
- 12578
Salt Point (12578)
$108,194 median income
- 12603
Poughkeepsie (12603)
$103,538 median income
- 12545
Millbrook (12545)
$101,354 median income
- 12569
Pleasant Valley (12569)
$100,846 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12540 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12585 | Verbank, NY | 885 | 3.9 mi |
| 12570 | Poughquag, NY | 7,699 | 4.5 mi |
| 12569 | Pleasant Valley, NY | 9,826 | 5.7 mi |
| 12582 | Stormville, NY | 6,191 | 8.7 mi |
| 12603 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 42,810 | 7.3 mi |
| 12545 | Millbrook, NY | 4,763 | 8.7 mi |
| 12522 | Dover Plains, NY | 5,172 | 7.5 mi |
| 12533 | Hopewell Junction, NY | 25,307 | 8.4 mi |
| 12531 | Holmes, NY | 3,601 | 9.7 mi |
| 12578 | Salt Point, NY | 2,411 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12540, 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 (7,802 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 12540 in?
ZIP code 12540 (Lagrangeville) 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 12540?
ZIP code 12540 in Lagrangeville, NY has a population of 7,802 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12540?
The median household income in ZIP 12540 is $111,320, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12540?
The median home value in ZIP 12540 is $483,100, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12540?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12540 is White at 76.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12540?
ZIP code 12540 has 205 business establishments employing approximately 1,858 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12540?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12540 are: Construction (40), Other services (except public administration) (25), Professional, scientific, and technical services (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12540?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12540 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 12540?
In ZIP code 12540, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.3% 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 12540?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12540 is 37.7 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 12540?
In ZIP code 12540, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12540?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12540 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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