ZIP Code 12590
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Wappingers Falls · Dutchess County · New York
- Population
- 35,102
- Median income
- $102,285
- Median home value
- $400,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 39.5%
- Land area
- 89.2 sq mi
393/sq mi
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.2
New York
ZIP code 12590 in Wappingers Falls, New York has a population of 35,102. The median household income is $102,285, which is 34% above the national average. Median home value is $400,300, 44% above the US average. 39.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12590 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 89.2 square miles in Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York. The area is home to 35,102 residents, producing a population density of 393 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 12590 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12590 sits at $102,285 (11% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $50,751. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $400,300 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,747 per month, and 69.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12590 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dutchess County, so you can benchmark 12590 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 12590
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12590.
- Construction
Construction
140 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
113 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
94 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
85 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 12590, Wappingers Falls, 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
35,102
Population
89.2
Area (sq mi)
393
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12590?
47.2
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
12.8%
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?
$102,285
Median Household Income
+11% vs state
$50,751
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 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?
14,866
Total Housing Units
14,540
Occupied Units
326
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$400,300
Median Home Value
+6% vs state
$1,747
Median Rent
1971
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
+10.1%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12590 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 169 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 193 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 215 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 229 |
| 2024 | +10.1% | 252 |
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 861 business establishments in ZIP 12590, employing approximately 8,213 people with a combined annual payroll of $402,964,000.
861
Businesses
8,213
Employees
$403.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 140 | 16.3% |
| Retail trade | 113 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 96 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 94 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 85 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 56 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 1.6% |
| Information | 14 | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
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 12590 vs 12524 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12524 | Fishkill, NY | 15,598 | 4.5 mi |
| 12604 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 586 | 6.5 mi |
| 12603 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 42,810 | 5.9 mi |
| 12512 | Chelsea, NY | 127 | 5.0 mi |
| 12542 | Marlboro, NY | 5,913 | 5.7 mi |
| 12527 | Glenham, NY | 147 | 5.8 mi |
| 12533 | Hopewell Junction, NY | 25,307 | 5.4 mi |
| 12601 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 43,398 | 7.6 mi |
| 10516 | Cold Spring, NY | 5,289 | 9.8 mi |
| 12547 | Milton, NY | 2,891 | 6.6 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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