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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
$71,696
Median income
$267,500
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $35,943. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 15.5%. Housing costs here run $267,500 for a typical home value (29% below the state average), with rent averaging $858 a month; 67.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dutchess County, letting you compare 12592 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 12592?

43.5

Median Age

57.2%

Male

42.8%

Female

8.6%

Foreign-Born

White 67.2%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%

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

$35,943

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

15.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 12592 ranks nationally

Wassaic, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$71,696 Top 50% higher than 50% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

543

Total Housing Units

435

Occupied Units

108

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$267,500

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$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

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ZIP 12592 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12592 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12592 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Dutchess County

12601 standard
Poughkeepsie, NY
Pop: 43,398
12603 standard
Poughkeepsie, NY
Pop: 42,810
12590 standard
Wappingers Falls, NY
Pop: 35,102
12533 standard
Hopewell Junction, NY
Pop: 25,307
12508 standard
Beacon, NY
Pop: 19,880
12524 standard
Fishkill, NY
Pop: 15,598

Related Areas

Dutchess County Wassaic, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.