Poughkeepsie, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12603
Dutchess County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,810
- 512/sq mi High-density area
- $103,538
- Median income Above-median income area
- $368,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Poughkeepsie pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 512
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12603 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 12603 (Poughkeepsie, NY) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.7 in 2023 to 237.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12603 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, with 42,810 residents across 83.7 square miles, a density of 512 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12603 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,538 (12% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,644. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 3.8%. Median home value is $368,900 (2% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,727; 71.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dutchess County, so 12603 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 12603
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Poughkeepsie, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$53,644
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12603 ranks nationally
Poughkeepsie, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$103,538 Top 17% higher than 83% of 30,318 US 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
17,322housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 12603 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
- 12533
Hopewell Junction (12533)
25,307 residents
- 12524 15,598
Fishkill (12524)
15,598 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
- 12540 7,802
Lagrangeville (12540)
7,802 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12603 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12603 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12533
Hopewell Junction (12533)
$141,585 median income
- 12540
Lagrangeville (12540)
$111,320 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
- 12524
Fishkill (12524)
$99,034 median income
- 12528
Highland (12528)
$92,462 median income
- 12547
Milton (12547)
$88,778 median income
- 12538
Hyde Park (12538)
$86,230 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12603 ranks #3 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 |
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12603, 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 (42,810 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 12603 in?
ZIP code 12603 (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 12603?
ZIP code 12603 in Poughkeepsie, NY has a population of 42,810 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12603?
The median household income in ZIP 12603 is $103,538, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12603?
The median home value in ZIP 12603 is $368,900, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12603?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12603 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12603?
ZIP code 12603 has 967 business establishments employing approximately 9,339 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12603?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12603 are: Health care and social assistance (135), Retail trade (128), Construction (115). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12603?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12603 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 12603?
In ZIP code 12603, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.5% 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 12603?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12603 is 28.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12603?
In ZIP code 12603, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12603?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12603 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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