12601 ZIP Code
Poughkeepsie, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12601 |
| City/Town: | Poughkeepsie |
| County: | Dutchess |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,623 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,652 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,991 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,036 |
| Median Home Value: | $258,000 |
| Land Area: | 18.3 sq miles
47.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7078, -73.9106 |
Population Information (12601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,623 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,046 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,577 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,394 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,114 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,567 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,329 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,507 | 10.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,960 | 16.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,826 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,337 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,157 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,379 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,208 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,961 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 884 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $258,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,310 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,036 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,935 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,101 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,970 | 41.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,965 | 58.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,712 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,286 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,041 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,588 | 29.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,265 | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,824 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,831 | 16.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,877 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,652 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $95,704 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,292 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,991 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,910 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,052 | 92.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,830 | 8.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,199 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,118 | 81.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,062 | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 852 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,740 | 52.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,964 | 27.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 109 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,175 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 33 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,599 | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,003 | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,573 | 12.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,031 | 18.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,895 | 6.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,021 | 4.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 191 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,924 | 6.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,256 | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 766 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,762 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,710 | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,881 | 11.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,719 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,742 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,424 | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,267 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,408 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,657 | 64.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,252 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,188 | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,095 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 685 | 3.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,696 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 86 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 627 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,135 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 221 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,539 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,200 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 266 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,581 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,243 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,611 | 31.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,638 | 12.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,028 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 877 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (12601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,775 | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,729 | 63.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,239 | 39.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,144 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,484 | 73.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,616 | 33.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,161 | 24.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,215 | 7.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 836 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,141 | 18.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,058 | 33.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,205 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,264 | 12.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,353 | 13.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,353 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,275 | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,215 | 17.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 313 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 62 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 853 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 678 | 3.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,221 | 6.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,336 | 7.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,600 | 14.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,230 | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,992 | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,352 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,712 | 31.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 768 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,508 | 25.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,952 | 27.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,419 | 30.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,899 | 10.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 490 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,508 | 44.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 454 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,446 | 26.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,914 | 23.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 54 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 196 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 351 | 2.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,886 | 17.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,564 | 44.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,337 | 25.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,148 | 12.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 380 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 309 | 4.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 525 | 7.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 930 | 13.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,112 | 30.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,396 | 34.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 285 | 4.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 33 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,221 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $929 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,310 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.38 |
Households (12601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,935 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,473 | 32.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,249 | 13.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,866 | 22.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,443 | 38.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,887 | 28.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,421 | 32.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,123 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,977 | 46.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,541 | 38.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 496 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,891 | 11.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,700 | 50.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,400 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 452 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 506 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,628 | 29.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,797 | 14.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 6,017 | 48.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,343 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,469 | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,919 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,698 | 15.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 430 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,384 | 50.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,884 | 43.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,830 | 84.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,357 | 14.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,369 | 37.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,762 | 59.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,200 | 18.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 226 | 3.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,237 | 85.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 878 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,386 | 727.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,386 | 727.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,386 | 727.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 552 | 62.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 239 | 27.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,769 | 543.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 3.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,229 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,487 | 83.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,742 | 16.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,556 | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,069 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 685 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 432 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,935 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,589 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
Poughkeepsie, NY12601