ZIP Code 12571
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Red Hook · Dutchess County · New York
- Population
- 9,918
- Median income
- $118,967
- Median home value
- $431,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 55.9%
- Land area
- 150.0 sq mi
66/sq mi
▲ 56% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 55% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.9
New York
ZIP code 12571 in Red Hook, New York has a population of 9,918. The median household income is $118,967, which is 56% above the national average. Median home value is $431,200, 55% above the US average. 55.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12571 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 150.0 square miles in Red Hook, Dutchess County, New York. The area is home to 9,918 residents, producing a population density of 66 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 12571 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12571 sits at $118,967 (29% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $68,578. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $431,200 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,402 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12571 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dutchess County, so you can benchmark 12571 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 12571
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12571.
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 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 12571, Red Hook, 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
9,918
Population
150.0
Area (sq mi)
66
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12571?
47.9
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
7.3%
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?
$118,967
Median Household Income
+29% vs state
$68,578
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 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?
4,675
Total Housing Units
4,256
Occupied Units
419
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$431,200
Median Home Value
+14% vs state
$1,402
Median Rent
1976
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
+0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12571 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 178 |
| 2021 | +18.9% | 211 |
| 2022 | +19.1% | 252 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 267 |
| 2024 | +0.1% | 267 |
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 306 business establishments in ZIP 12571, employing approximately 2,223 people with a combined annual payroll of $120,181,000.
306
Businesses
2,223
Employees
$120.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 51 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 5.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.9% |
| Information | 6 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.0% |
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 12571 vs 12583 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12583 | Tivoli, NY | 2,451 | 4.8 mi |
| 12507 | Barrytown, NY | 167 | 5.7 mi |
| 12504 | Annandale On Hudson, NY | 1,395 | 5.7 mi |
| 12523 | Elizaville, NY | 1,798 | 6.3 mi |
| 12572 | Rhinebeck, NY | 9,123 | 6.4 mi |
| 12526 | Germantown, NY | 3,686 | 8.4 mi |
| 12432 | Glasco, NY | 492 | 7.4 mi |
| 12514 | Clinton Corners, NY | 2,938 | 9.5 mi |
| 12581 | Stanfordville, NY | 2,246 | 9.0 mi |
| 12453 | Malden On Hudson, NY | 366 | 8.9 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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