ZIP Code 12594
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Wingdale · Dutchess County · New York
- Population
- 4,275
- Median income
- $144,202
- Median home value
- $385,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.2%
- Land area
- 62.3 sq mi
69/sq mi
▲ 89% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 38% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.5
New York
ZIP code 12594 in Wingdale, New York has a population of 4,275. The median household income is $144,202, which is 89% above the national average. Median home value is $385,000, 38% above the US average. 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12594 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 62.3 square miles in Wingdale, Dutchess County, New York. The area is home to 4,275 residents, producing a population density of 69 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 12594 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12594 sits at $144,202 (56% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $50,759. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $385,000 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,163 per month, and 78.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12594 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dutchess County, so you can benchmark 12594 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 12594
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$50,759
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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