Wingdale, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12594
Dutchess County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,275
- 69/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $144,202
- Median income Above-median income area
- $385,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wingdale pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 69
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12594 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 12594 (Wingdale, NY) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.3 in 2023 to 205.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12594 covers 62.3 square miles in Wingdale, Dutchess County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,275 residents on file, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12594 skews affluent, with a median household income of $144,202 (56% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,759. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 1.3%. Median home value is $385,000 (2% above the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,163; 78.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dutchess County, so 12594 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 12594
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wingdale, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12594.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 7
Accommodation and food services
7 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 12594, Wingdale, 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
4,275
Population
62.3
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12594?
45.5
Median Age
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
9.2%
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?
$144,202
Median Household Income
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$50,759
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12594 ranks among New York ZIPs
Wingdale, 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)
$144,202 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
1,655housing units
1,655
Total Housing Units
1,544
Occupied Units
111
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$385,000
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,163
Median Rent
1986
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
+8.7%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12594 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 148 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 158 |
| 2022 | +19.8% | 190 |
| 2023 | -0.3% | 189 |
| 2024 | +8.7% | 206 |
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 79 business establishments in ZIP 12594, employing approximately 555 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,764,000.
79
Businesses
555
Employees
$29.8M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 24.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.8% |
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 12594 vs 06755 →
ZIP 12594 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06776
New Milford (06776)
26,889 residents
- 12570 7,699
Poughquag (12570)
7,699 residents
- 12564 7,338
Pawling (12564)
7,338 residents
- 12522 5,172
Dover Plains (12522)
5,172 residents
- 12545 4,763
Millbrook (12545)
4,763 residents
- 12594 4,275
Wingdale (12594)
4,275 residents
- 06784 3,689
Sherman (06784)
3,689 residents
- 06757 2,258
Kent (06757)
2,258 residents
- 12592 1,486
Wassaic (12592)
1,486 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12594 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12594 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
- 12570
Poughquag (12570)
$128,906 median income
- 06785
South Kent (06785)
$118,688 median income
- 06784
Sherman (06784)
$116,750 median income
- 12564
Pawling (12564)
$111,324 median income
- 06776
New Milford (06776)
$104,112 median income
- 12545
Millbrook (12545)
$101,354 median income
- 06757
Kent (06757)
$95,186 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12594 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06755 | Gaylordsville, CT | 1,133 | 3.8 mi |
| 12522 | Dover Plains, NY | 5,172 | 4.3 mi |
| 12592 | Wassaic, NY | 1,486 | 8.5 mi |
| 12564 | Pawling, NY | 7,338 | 6.6 mi |
| 06785 | South Kent, CT | 686 | 5.9 mi |
| 06784 | Sherman, CT | 3,689 | 6.8 mi |
| 06757 | Kent, CT | 2,258 | 6.9 mi |
| 12570 | Poughquag, NY | 7,699 | 7.2 mi |
| 06776 | New Milford, CT | 26,889 | 8.3 mi |
| 12545 | Millbrook, NY | 4,763 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12594, 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 (4,275 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 12594 in?
ZIP code 12594 (Wingdale) 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 12594?
ZIP code 12594 in Wingdale, NY has a population of 4,275 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12594?
The median household income in ZIP 12594 is $144,202, which is 89% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12594?
The median home value in ZIP 12594 is $385,000, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12594?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12594 is White at 69.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12594?
ZIP code 12594 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 555 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12594?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12594 are: Construction (19), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10), Retail trade (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12594?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12594 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12594?
In ZIP code 12594, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% 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 12594?
In ZIP code 12594, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12594?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12594 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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