Patterson, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12563
Putnam County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,084
- 137/sq mi High-density area
- $98,415
- Median income Above-median income area
- $412,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Patterson pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 137
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12563 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 12563 (Patterson, NY) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.8 in 2023 to 221.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12563 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Patterson, Putnam County, New York, home to 8,084 residents across 59.1 square miles, a density of 137 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12563 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,415 (6% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,256. The poverty rate is 24.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $412,300 (9% above the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,544; 82.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Putnam County, so 12563 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 12563
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Patterson, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12563.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 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 12563, Patterson, 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
8,084
Population
59.1
Area (sq mi)
137
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12563?
40.4
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
11.7%
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?
$98,415
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$37,256
Per Capita Income
24.9%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
37.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12563 ranks among New York ZIPs
Patterson, 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)
$98,415 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
2,225housing units
2,225
Total Housing Units
2,165
Occupied Units
60
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$412,300
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,544
Median Rent
1965
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
+4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12563 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.4% | 155 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 173 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 191 |
| 2023 | +11.0% | 212 |
| 2024 | +4.4% | 221 |
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 172 business establishments in ZIP 12563, employing approximately 1,286 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,220,000.
172
Businesses
1,286
Employees
$63.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 31 | 18.0% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 9.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.7% |
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 12563 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06811
Danbury (06811)
31,400 residents
- 10512
Carmel (10512)
25,590 residents
- 10509
Brewster (10509)
19,507 residents
- 06812
New Fairfield (06812)
13,881 residents
- 12563 8,084
Patterson (12563)
8,084 residents
- 12570 7,699
Poughquag (12570)
7,699 residents
- 12564 7,338
Pawling (12564)
7,338 residents
- 12582 6,191
Stormville (12582)
6,191 residents
- 06784 3,689
Sherman (06784)
3,689 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12563 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12563 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06812
New Fairfield (06812)
$137,647 median income
- 12582
Stormville (12582)
$133,328 median income
- 12531
Holmes (12531)
$129,028 median income
- 12570
Poughquag (12570)
$128,906 median income
- 10512
Carmel (10512)
$117,701 median income
- 10509
Brewster (10509)
$116,831 median income
- 06784
Sherman (06784)
$116,750 median income
- 12564
Pawling (12564)
$111,324 median income
- 06811
Danbury (06811)
$104,640 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12563 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12564 | Pawling, NY | 7,338 | 5.7 mi |
| 10509 | Brewster, NY | 19,507 | 5.7 mi |
| 06812 | New Fairfield, CT | 13,881 | 5.2 mi |
| 12531 | Holmes, NY | 3,601 | 5.2 mi |
| 10512 | Carmel, NY | 25,590 | 7.2 mi |
| 06784 | Sherman, CT | 3,689 | 7.5 mi |
| 06811 | Danbury, CT | 31,400 | 7.3 mi |
| 12582 | Stormville, NY | 6,191 | 8.4 mi |
| 12570 | Poughquag, NY | 7,699 | 9.7 mi |
| 10519 | Croton Falls, NY | 316 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12563, 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 (8,084 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 12563 in?
ZIP code 12563 (Patterson) is located in Putnam County, New York. Putnam County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/putnam-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12563?
ZIP code 12563 in Patterson, NY has a population of 8,084 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12563?
The median household income in ZIP 12563 is $98,415, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12563?
The median home value in ZIP 12563 is $412,300, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12563?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12563 is White at 76.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12563?
ZIP code 12563 has 172 business establishments employing approximately 1,286 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12563?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12563 are: Construction (31), Retail trade (17), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12563?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12563 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 12563?
In ZIP code 12563, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.4% 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 12563?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12563 is 37.8 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 12563?
In ZIP code 12563, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12563?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12563 is 24.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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