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 High-density area
- $63,652
- Median income Near-median income area
- $301,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12601 (Poughkeepsie, NY) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 263.2 in 2023 to 278.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,037. The poverty rate is 16.2%, with unemployment at 8.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $301,700 (20% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,418; owner occupancy is 43.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dutchess County, so 12601 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 12601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Poughkeepsie, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12601.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
243 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
218 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
167 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
137 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
109 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 12601?
35.5
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
19.0%
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?
$63,652
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
18,052housing units
18,052
Total Housing Units
17,329
Occupied Units
723
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$301,700
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12601 vs 12604 →
ZIP 12601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12601
Poughkeepsie (12601)
43,398 residents
- 12603
Poughkeepsie (12603)
42,810 residents
- 12590
Wappingers Falls (12590)
35,102 residents
- 12538 14,578
Hyde Park (12538)
14,578 residents
- 12528 13,344
Highland (12528)
13,344 residents
- 12569 9,826
Pleasant Valley (12569)
9,826 residents
- 12542 5,913
Marlboro (12542)
5,913 residents
- 12547 2,891
Milton (12547)
2,891 residents
- 12604 586
Poughkeepsie (12604)
586 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12542
Marlboro (12542)
$121,378 median income
- 12493
West Park (12493)
$105,617 median income
- 12603
Poughkeepsie (12603)
$103,538 median income
- 12590
Wappingers Falls (12590)
$102,285 median income
- 12569
Pleasant Valley (12569)
$100,846 median income
- 12528
Highland (12528)
$92,462 median income
- 12547
Milton (12547)
$88,778 median income
- 12538
Hyde Park (12538)
$86,230 median income
- 12601
Poughkeepsie (12601)
$63,652 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12601, 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 (43,398 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 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.
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