Rhinecliff, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12574
Dutchess County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 329
- 252/sq mi High-density area
- $726,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rhinecliff pairs top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 252
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12574 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12574 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rhinecliff, Dutchess County, New York, home to just 329 residents across 1.3 square miles, a density of 252 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 12574, but per-capita income is $96,660. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 1.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $726,300 (92% above the average New York ZIP), while 95.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dutchess County, so 12574 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 →
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 12574, Rhinecliff, 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
329
Population
1.3
Area (sq mi)
252
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12574?
35.1
Median Age
55.3%
Male
44.7%
Female
10.0%
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?
$96,660
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
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
308housing units
308
Total Housing Units
263
Occupied Units
45
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$726,300
Median Home Value
+92% vs state ZIP avg
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 12574, employing approximately 84 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,638,000.
8
Businesses
84
Employees
$1.6M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 37.5% |
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 12574 vs 12466 →
ZIP 12574 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12401
Kingston (12401)
35,040 residents
- 12572 9,123
Rhinebeck (12572)
9,123 residents
- 12580 4,402
Staatsburg (12580)
4,402 residents
- 12449 3,367
Lake Katrine (12449)
3,367 residents
- 12487 3,268
Ulster Park (12487)
3,268 residents
- 12466 2,471
Port Ewen (12466)
2,471 residents
- 12417 581
Connelly (12417)
581 residents
- 12432 492
Glasco (12432)
492 residents
- 12574 329
Rhinecliff (12574)
329 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12574 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12466 | Port Ewen, NY | 2,471 | 2.0 mi |
| 12417 | Connelly, NY | 581 | 2.4 mi |
| 12572 | Rhinebeck, NY | 9,123 | 3.8 mi |
| 12487 | Ulster Park, NY | 3,268 | 4.8 mi |
| 12507 | Barrytown, NY | 167 | 6.1 mi |
| 12429 | Esopus, NY | 281 | 6.3 mi |
| 12449 | Lake Katrine, NY | 3,367 | 5.8 mi |
| 12401 | Kingston, NY | 35,040 | 5.6 mi |
| 12432 | Glasco, NY | 492 | 8.7 mi |
| 12580 | Staatsburg, NY | 4,402 | 5.8 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12574 in?
ZIP code 12574 (Rhinecliff) 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 12574?
ZIP code 12574 in Rhinecliff, NY has a population of 329 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12574?
The median home value in ZIP 12574 is $726,300, which is 161% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12574?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12574 is White at 66.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12574?
ZIP code 12574 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 84 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12574?
In ZIP code 12574, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12574?
In ZIP code 12574, approximately 95.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12574?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12574 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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