PlainZIP

Poughkeepsie, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12601

Dutchess County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

43,398
891/sq mi
$63,652
Median income
$301,700
Median home value
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Poughkeepsie pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
891
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12601 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, with 43,398 residents across 48.7 square miles, a density of 891 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12601 reports a modest median household income of $63,652 (31% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $42,037. Local economic indicators show a 16.2% poverty rate alongside 8.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $301,700 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,418 per month, and 43.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 12601 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Dutchess County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 12601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Poughkeepsie, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12601.

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 12601, Poughkeepsie, 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

43,398

Population

48.7

Area (sq mi)

891

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12601?

35.5

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

19.0%

Foreign-Born

White 47.2%
African American 23.5%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%

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?

$63,652

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$42,037

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12601 ranks nationally

Poughkeepsie, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,652 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.9%

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

What does housing look like?

18,052

Total Housing Units

17,329

Occupied Units

723

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.2%
Renter 56.8%

$301,700

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,418

Median Rent

1961

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12601 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 182
2021 +14.4% 208
2022 +16.2% 242
2023 +9.0% 263
2024 +5.7% 278

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 1,308 business establishments in ZIP 12601, employing approximately 26,203 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,548,712,000.

1,308

Businesses

26,203

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 243 18.6%
Health care and social assistance 218 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 167 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 137 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 109 8.3%
Construction 84 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 64 4.9%
Finance and insurance 59 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 4.2%
Wholesale trade 39 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 37 2.8%
Manufacturing 26 2.0%
Information 22 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 1.7%
Educational services 12 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.6%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

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 12601 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 12601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 12601 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 12601 ranks #9 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
12604 Poughkeepsie, NY 586 1.5 mi
12603 Poughkeepsie, NY 42,810 3.0 mi
12538 Hyde Park, NY 14,578 6.2 mi
12528 Highland, NY 13,344 4.9 mi
12547 Milton, NY 2,891 5.0 mi
12590 Wappingers Falls, NY 35,102 7.6 mi
12569 Pleasant Valley, NY 9,826 6.3 mi
12493 West Park, NY 495 7.2 mi
12542 Marlboro, NY 5,913 8.0 mi
12429 Esopus, NY 281 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dutchess County

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
12538 standard
Hyde Park, NY
Pop: 14,578

Related Areas

Dutchess County Poughkeepsie, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12601 in? ▼
ZIP code 12601 (Poughkeepsie) 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 12601? ▼
ZIP code 12601 in Poughkeepsie, NY has a population of 43,398 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12601 is $63,652, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12601 is $301,700, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12601 is White at 47.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12601? ▼
ZIP code 12601 has 1,308 business establishments employing approximately 26,203 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12601? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12601 are: Retail trade (243), Health care and social assistance (218), Accommodation and food services (167). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12601? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12601 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 12601? ▼
In ZIP code 12601, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12601? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12601 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12601? ▼
In ZIP code 12601, approximately 43.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12601 is 16.2% 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.