Pleasant Valley, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12569
Dutchess County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,826
- 115/sq mi High-density area
- $100,846
- Median income Above-median income area
- $380,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pleasant Valley pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 115
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12569 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 12569 (Pleasant Valley, NY) rose +1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.1 in 2023 to 216.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12569 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, New York, home to 9,826 residents across 85.6 square miles, a density of 115 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12569 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,846 (9% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,817. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 2.7%. Median home value is $380,100 (0% above the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,906; 73.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dutchess County, so 12569 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 12569
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pleasant Valley, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12569.
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 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 12569, Pleasant Valley, 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
9,826
Population
85.6
Area (sq mi)
115
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12569?
45.1
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
6.7%
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?
$100,846
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$50,817
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12569 ranks among New York ZIPs
Pleasant Valley, 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)
$100,846 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
4,195housing units
4,195
Total Housing Units
4,033
Occupied Units
162
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$380,100
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,906
Median Rent
1981
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
+1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12569 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 153 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 173 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 202 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 214 |
| 2024 | +1.2% | 217 |
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 208 business establishments in ZIP 12569, employing approximately 1,177 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,396,000.
208
Businesses
1,177
Employees
$58.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 36 | 17.3% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 10.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.4% |
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 12569 vs 12578 →
ZIP 12569 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12601
Poughkeepsie (12601)
43,398 residents
- 12603
Poughkeepsie (12603)
42,810 residents
- 12538 14,578
Hyde Park (12538)
14,578 residents
- 12569 9,826
Pleasant Valley (12569)
9,826 residents
- 12540 7,802
Lagrangeville (12540)
7,802 residents
- 12545 4,763
Millbrook (12545)
4,763 residents
- 12580 4,402
Staatsburg (12580)
4,402 residents
- 12514 2,938
Clinton Corners (12514)
2,938 residents
- 12578 2,411
Salt Point (12578)
2,411 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12569 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12569 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12580
Staatsburg (12580)
$134,583 median income
- 12514
Clinton Corners (12514)
$120,439 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
- 12585
Verbank (12585)
$99,648 median income
- 12538
Hyde Park (12538)
$86,230 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12569 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12578 | Salt Point, NY | 2,411 | 5.1 mi |
| 12585 | Verbank, NY | 885 | 4.9 mi |
| 12603 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 42,810 | 5.3 mi |
| 12540 | Lagrangeville, NY | 7,802 | 5.7 mi |
| 12604 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 586 | 5.9 mi |
| 12601 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 43,398 | 6.3 mi |
| 12538 | Hyde Park, NY | 14,578 | 6.4 mi |
| 12514 | Clinton Corners, NY | 2,938 | 9.7 mi |
| 12545 | Millbrook, NY | 4,763 | 7.4 mi |
| 12580 | Staatsburg, NY | 4,402 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12569, 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 (9,826 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 12569 in?
ZIP code 12569 (Pleasant Valley) 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 12569?
ZIP code 12569 in Pleasant Valley, NY has a population of 9,826 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12569?
The median household income in ZIP 12569 is $100,846, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12569?
The median home value in ZIP 12569 is $380,100, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12569?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12569 is White at 80.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12569?
ZIP code 12569 has 208 business establishments employing approximately 1,177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12569?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12569 are: Construction (36), Retail trade (28), Health care and social assistance (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12569?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12569 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 12569?
In ZIP code 12569, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.2% 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 12569?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12569 is 31.4 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 12569?
In ZIP code 12569, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12569?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12569 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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