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Poughquag, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12570

Dutchess County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,699
138/sq mi
$128,906
Median income
$466,200
Median home value
45.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Poughquag pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
138
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12570 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12570 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Poughquag, Dutchess County, New York, home to 7,699 residents across 55.6 square miles, a density of 138 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12570 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,906 (39% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $63,544. 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.2%. Median home value sits at $466,200 (23% above the state average), median rent at $1,770 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 44 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 12570, plus 6 more within Dutchess County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 12570

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Poughquag, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12570.

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 12570, Poughquag, 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

7,699

Population

55.6

Area (sq mi)

138

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12570?

39.6

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 75.6%
African American 6.0%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%

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?

$128,906

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$63,544

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

43.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12570 ranks nationally

Poughquag, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$128,906 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,283

Total Housing Units

2,221

Occupied Units

62

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$466,200

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,770

Median Rent

1987

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12570 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 151
2021 +11.8% 169
2022 +11.8% 189
2023 +3.4% 195
2024 +9.9% 215

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 112 business establishments in ZIP 12570, employing approximately 433 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,583,000.

112

Businesses

433

Employees

$17.6M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 29 25.9%
Other services (except public administration) 15 13.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 12 10.7%
Health care and social assistance 10 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 8.0%
Retail trade 7 6.3%
Finance and insurance 4 3.6%
Manufacturing 3 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.7%

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 12570 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 12570 ranks #5 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 12570 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 12570 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
12531 Holmes, NY 3,601 5.7 mi
12540 Lagrangeville, NY 7,802 4.5 mi
12564 Pawling, NY 7,338 5.3 mi
12585 Verbank, NY 885 7.4 mi
12582 Stormville, NY 6,191 6.1 mi
12594 Wingdale, NY 4,275 7.2 mi
12522 Dover Plains, NY 5,172 8.0 mi
12533 Hopewell Junction, NY 25,307 7.5 mi
12563 Patterson, NY 8,084 9.7 mi
12569 Pleasant Valley, NY 9,826 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 Poughquag, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12570 in? ▼
ZIP code 12570 (Poughquag) 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 12570? ▼
ZIP code 12570 in Poughquag, NY has a population of 7,699 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12570? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12570 is $128,906, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12570? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12570 is $466,200, which is 68% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12570? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12570 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12570? ▼
ZIP code 12570 has 112 business establishments employing approximately 433 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12570? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12570 are: Construction (29), Other services (except public administration) (15), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12570? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12570 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 12570? ▼
In ZIP code 12570, 73.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.5% 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 12570? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12570 is 43.7 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 12570? ▼
In ZIP code 12570, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12570? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12570 is 6.0% 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.