Wassaic, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12592
Dutchess County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,486
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,696
- Median income Near-median income area
- $267,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wassaic pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12592 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12592 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wassaic, Dutchess County, New York, home to just 1,486 residents across 48.6 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12592 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,696 (22% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,943. Unemployment is 15.5%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $267,500 (29% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $858; owner occupancy is 67.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dutchess County, so 12592 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 12592
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wassaic, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12592.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 12592, Wassaic, 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
1,486
Population
48.6
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12592?
43.5
Median Age
57.2%
Male
42.8%
Female
8.6%
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?
$71,696
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$35,943
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12592 ranks among New York ZIPs
Wassaic, 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)
$71,696 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
543housing units
543
Total Housing Units
435
Occupied Units
108
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$267,500
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$858
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 12592, employing approximately 182 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,244,000.
32
Businesses
182
Employees
$11.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 15.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 12.5% |
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 12592 vs 12501 →
ZIP 12592 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12522
Dover Plains (12522)
5,172 residents
- 12545
Millbrook (12545)
4,763 residents
- 12594
Wingdale (12594)
4,275 residents
- 06069
Sharon (06069)
2,535 residents
- 12501
Amenia (12501)
2,457 residents
- 06757
Kent (06757)
2,258 residents
- 12581
Stanfordville (12581)
2,246 residents
- 12592 1,486
Wassaic (12592)
1,486 residents
- 06755 1,133
Gaylordsville (06755)
1,133 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12592 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12592 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06755
Gaylordsville (06755)
$185,119 median income
- 12594
Wingdale (12594)
$144,202 median income
- 06785
South Kent (06785)
$118,688 median income
- 12545
Millbrook (12545)
$101,354 median income
- 06069
Sharon (06069)
$101,067 median income
- 12585
Verbank (12585)
$99,648 median income
- 06757
Kent (06757)
$95,186 median income
- 12581
Stanfordville (12581)
$80,640 median income
- 12522
Dover Plains (12522)
$76,157 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12592 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12501 | Amenia, NY | 2,457 | 4.7 mi |
| 12522 | Dover Plains, NY | 5,172 | 5.4 mi |
| 12545 | Millbrook, NY | 4,763 | 6.2 mi |
| 12594 | Wingdale, NY | 4,275 | 8.5 mi |
| 06757 | Kent, CT | 2,258 | 6.0 mi |
| 06069 | Sharon, CT | 2,535 | 7.0 mi |
| 06785 | South Kent, CT | 686 | 8.5 mi |
| 12585 | Verbank, NY | 885 | 8.9 mi |
| 06755 | Gaylordsville, CT | 1,133 | 10.4 mi |
| 12581 | Stanfordville, NY | 2,246 | 10.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12592, 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 (1,486 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 12592 in?
ZIP code 12592 (Wassaic) 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 12592?
ZIP code 12592 in Wassaic, NY has a population of 1,486 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12592?
The median household income in ZIP 12592 is $71,696, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12592?
The median home value in ZIP 12592 is $267,500, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12592?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12592 is White at 67.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12592?
ZIP code 12592 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12592?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12592 are: Construction (5), Manufacturing (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12592?
In ZIP code 12592, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 12592?
In ZIP code 12592, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12592?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12592 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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