Millerton, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12546
Dutchess County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,039
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,455
- Median income Above-median income area
- $313,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Millerton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12546 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12546 covers 118.2 square miles in Millerton, Dutchess County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,039 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12546 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,455 (9% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,628. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $313,300 (17% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,420; owner occupancy is 79.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dutchess County, so 12546 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 12546
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Millerton, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12546.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 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 12546, Millerton, 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
3,039
Population
118.2
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12546?
45.9
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
16.3%
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?
$84,455
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$51,628
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12546 ranks among New York ZIPs
Millerton, 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)
$84,455 Top 47% higher than 53% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,523housing units
1,523
Total Housing Units
1,149
Occupied Units
374
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$313,300
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,420
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 116 business establishments in ZIP 12546, employing approximately 992 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,402,000.
116
Businesses
992
Employees
$61.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 19.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 13 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 3.5% |
| Information | 3 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.6% |
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 12546 vs 06039 →
ZIP 12546 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12546
Millerton (12546)
3,039 residents
- 12567
Pine Plains (12567)
2,854 residents
- 06069
Sharon (06069)
2,535 residents
- 12501
Amenia (12501)
2,457 residents
- 06039
Lakeville (06039)
1,942 residents
- 12516
Copake (12516)
1,833 residents
- 06068
Salisbury (06068)
1,612 residents
- 12502 1,164
Ancram (12502)
1,164 residents
- 12503 775
Ancramdale (12503)
775 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12546 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12546 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01258
South Egremont (01258)
$142,500 median income
- 12516
Copake (12516)
$128,750 median income
- 06068
Salisbury (06068)
$123,552 median income
- 12503
Ancramdale (12503)
$117,935 median income
- 06039
Lakeville (06039)
$104,859 median income
- 12567
Pine Plains (12567)
$103,750 median income
- 06069
Sharon (06069)
$101,067 median income
- 12502
Ancram (12502)
$85,192 median income
- 12546
Millerton (12546)
$84,455 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12546 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06039 | Lakeville, CT | 1,942 | 4.8 mi |
| 12503 | Ancramdale, NY | 775 | 5.4 mi |
| 12567 | Pine Plains, NY | 2,854 | 6.0 mi |
| 12501 | Amenia, NY | 2,457 | 7.6 mi |
| 06068 | Salisbury, CT | 1,612 | 6.7 mi |
| 12516 | Copake, NY | 1,833 | 10.1 mi |
| 06069 | Sharon, CT | 2,535 | 9.0 mi |
| 01258 | South Egremont, MA | 374 | 10.0 mi |
| 12502 | Ancram, NY | 1,164 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12546, 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 (3,039 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 12546 in?
ZIP code 12546 (Millerton) 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 12546?
ZIP code 12546 in Millerton, NY has a population of 3,039 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12546?
The median household income in ZIP 12546 is $84,455, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12546?
The median home value in ZIP 12546 is $313,300, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12546?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12546 is White at 71.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12546?
ZIP code 12546 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 992 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12546?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12546 are: Retail trade (23), Professional, scientific, and technical services (14), Construction (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12546?
In ZIP code 12546, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12546?
In ZIP code 12546, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12546?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12546 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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