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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
$111,320
Median income
$483,100
Median home value
39.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $49,952. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.3%. Housing costs here run $483,100 for a typical home value (28% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,348 a month; 87.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dutchess County, letting you compare 12540 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 12540

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lagrangeville, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12540.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 12540?

40.9

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.6%
African American 5.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%

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

$49,952

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

37.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12540 ranks nationally

Lagrangeville, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,320 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,235

Total Housing Units

3,084

Occupied Units

151

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

$483,100

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$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

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ZIP 12540 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 12540 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 12540 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 12540 ranks #5 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
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

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 Lagrangeville, NY New York

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.

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