Red Hook, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12571
Dutchess County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,918
- 66/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $118,967
- Median income Above-median income area
- $431,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Red Hook pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 66
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12571 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12571 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Red Hook, Dutchess County, New York, home to 9,918 residents across 150.0 square miles, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12571 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,967 (29% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,578. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.7% and unemployment is 3.1%. Median home value is $431,200 (14% above the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,402; 80.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dutchess County, so 12571 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 12571
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Red Hook, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$68,578
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12571 ranks among New York ZIPs
Red Hook, 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)
$118,967 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
4,675housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 12571 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12571
Red Hook (12571)
9,918 residents
- 12572
Rhinebeck (12572)
9,123 residents
- 12526 3,686
Germantown (12526)
3,686 residents
- 12514 2,938
Clinton Corners (12514)
2,938 residents
- 12583 2,451
Tivoli (12583)
2,451 residents
- 12581 2,246
Stanfordville (12581)
2,246 residents
- 12523 1,798
Elizaville (12523)
1,798 residents
- 12504 1,395
Annandale On Hudson (12504)
1,395 residents
- 12432 492
Glasco (12432)
492 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12571 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12571 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12514
Clinton Corners (12514)
$120,439 median income
- 12571
Red Hook (12571)
$118,967 median income
- 12507
Barrytown (12507)
$116,198 median income
- 12526
Germantown (12526)
$97,679 median income
- 12572
Rhinebeck (12572)
$94,859 median income
- 12581
Stanfordville (12581)
$80,640 median income
- 12583
Tivoli (12583)
$79,583 median income
- 12523
Elizaville (12523)
$54,235 median income
- 12432
Glasco (12432)
$48,193 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12571 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12571, 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 (9,918 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 12571 in?
ZIP code 12571 (Red Hook) 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 12571?
ZIP code 12571 in Red Hook, NY has a population of 9,918 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12571?
The median household income in ZIP 12571 is $118,967, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12571?
The median home value in ZIP 12571 is $431,200, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12571?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12571 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12571?
ZIP code 12571 has 306 business establishments employing approximately 2,223 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12571?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12571 are: Construction (51), Retail trade (38), Health care and social assistance (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12571?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12571 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 12571?
In ZIP code 12571, 76.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.9% 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 12571?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12571 is 27.8 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 12571?
In ZIP code 12571, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12571?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12571 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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