ZIP Code 12570
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Poughquag · Dutchess County · New York
- Population
- 7,699
- Median income
- $128,906
- Median home value
- $466,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.5%
- Land area
- 55.6 sq mi
138/sq mi
▲ 69% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 68% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.6
New York
ZIP code 12570 in Poughquag, New York has a population of 7,699. The median household income is $128,906, which is 69% above the national average. Median home value is $466,200, 68% above the US average. 45.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12570 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.6 square miles in Poughquag, Dutchess County, New York. The area is home to 7,699 residents, producing a population density of 138 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12570 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12570 sits at $128,906 (39% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $63,544. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $466,200 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $1,770 per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12570 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 44 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dutchess County, so you can benchmark 12570 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 12570
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12570.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 10
Health care and social assistance
10 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 12570?
39.6
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
9.7%
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?
$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
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?
2,283
Total Housing Units
2,221
Occupied Units
62
Vacant Units
3.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12570 vs 12531 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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