ZIP Code 12603
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Poughkeepsie · Dutchess County · New York
- Population
- 42,810
- Median income
- $103,538
- Median home value
- $368,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.5%
- Land area
- 83.7 sq mi
512/sq mi
▲ 36% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▲ 33% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.5
New York
ZIP code 12603 in Poughkeepsie, New York has a population of 42,810. The median household income is $103,538, which is 36% above the national average. Median home value is $368,900, 33% above the US average. 47.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12603 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.7 square miles in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. The area is home to 42,810 residents, producing a population density of 512 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 12603 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12603 sits at $103,538 (12% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $53,644. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $368,900 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $1,727 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12603 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dutchess County, so you can benchmark 12603 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 12603
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12603.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
135 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
128 establishments
- Construction
Construction
115 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
102 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
99 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 12603, Poughkeepsie, 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
42,810
Population
83.7
Area (sq mi)
512
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12603?
41.5
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
13.5%
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?
$103,538
Median Household Income
+12% vs state
$53,644
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
17,322
Total Housing Units
16,919
Occupied Units
403
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$368,900
Median Home Value
-2% vs state
$1,727
Median Rent
1966
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12603 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 163 |
| 2021 | +15.0% | 187 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 209 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 222 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 237 |
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 967 business establishments in ZIP 12603, employing approximately 9,339 people with a combined annual payroll of $484,715,000.
967
Businesses
9,339
Employees
$484.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 135 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 128 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 115 | 11.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 102 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 99 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 98 | 10.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 72 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 23 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.9% |
| Information | 10 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.6% |
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 12603 vs 12604 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12604 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 586 | 1.5 mi |
| 12601 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 43,398 | 3.0 mi |
| 12590 | Wappingers Falls, NY | 35,102 | 5.9 mi |
| 12569 | Pleasant Valley, NY | 9,826 | 5.3 mi |
| 12538 | Hyde Park, NY | 14,578 | 8.0 mi |
| 12547 | Milton, NY | 2,891 | 6.4 mi |
| 12540 | Lagrangeville, NY | 7,802 | 7.3 mi |
| 12524 | Fishkill, NY | 15,598 | 10.4 mi |
| 12528 | Highland, NY | 13,344 | 7.7 mi |
| 12533 | Hopewell Junction, NY | 25,307 | 8.9 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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