Stanfordville, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12581
Dutchess County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,246
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,640
- Median income Near-median income area
- $412,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stanfordville pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12581 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12581 (Stanfordville, NY) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 12581 covers 104.5 square miles in Stanfordville, Dutchess County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,246 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12581 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,640 (13% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,795. The poverty rate is 16.2%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $412,200 (9% above the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,084; 65.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dutchess County, so 12581 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 12581
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stanfordville, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12581.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 5
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 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 12581, Stanfordville, 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
2,246
Population
104.5
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12581?
52.2
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
6.4%
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?
$80,640
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$49,795
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12581 ranks among New York ZIPs
Stanfordville, 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)
$80,640 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
1,228housing units
1,228
Total Housing Units
931
Occupied Units
297
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$412,200
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,084
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 12581, employing approximately 245 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,771,000.
65
Businesses
245
Employees
$12.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 21.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 16.9% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 12.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.6% |
| Information | 3 | 4.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.6% |
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 12581 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
- 12545
Millbrook (12545)
4,763 residents
- 12514 2,938
Clinton Corners (12514)
2,938 residents
- 12567 2,854
Pine Plains (12567)
2,854 residents
- 12501 2,457
Amenia (12501)
2,457 residents
- 12578 2,411
Salt Point (12578)
2,411 residents
- 12581 2,246
Stanfordville (12581)
2,246 residents
- 12592 1,486
Wassaic (12592)
1,486 residents
- 12503 775
Ancramdale (12503)
775 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12581 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12581 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
- 12503
Ancramdale (12503)
$117,935 median income
- 12578
Salt Point (12578)
$108,194 median income
- 12567
Pine Plains (12567)
$103,750 median income
- 12545
Millbrook (12545)
$101,354 median income
- 12581
Stanfordville (12581)
$80,640 median income
- 12501
Amenia (12501)
$75,104 median income
- 12592
Wassaic (12592)
$71,696 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12581 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12514 | Clinton Corners, NY | 2,938 | 4.3 mi |
| 12567 | Pine Plains, NY | 2,854 | 5.7 mi |
| 12545 | Millbrook, NY | 4,763 | 8.1 mi |
| 12501 | Amenia, NY | 2,457 | 7.7 mi |
| 12578 | Salt Point, NY | 2,411 | 8.6 mi |
| 12571 | Red Hook, NY | 9,918 | 9.0 mi |
| 12503 | Ancramdale, NY | 775 | 10.8 mi |
| 12592 | Wassaic, NY | 1,486 | 10.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12581, 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 (2,246 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 12581 in?
ZIP code 12581 (Stanfordville) 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 12581?
ZIP code 12581 in Stanfordville, NY has a population of 2,246 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12581?
The median household income in ZIP 12581 is $80,640, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12581?
The median home value in ZIP 12581 is $412,200, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12581?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12581 is White at 78.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12581?
ZIP code 12581 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 245 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12581?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12581 are: Construction (14), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11), Retail trade (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12581?
In ZIP code 12581, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 12581?
In ZIP code 12581, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12581?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12581 is 16.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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