12603 ZIP Code
Poughkeepsie, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12603 |
| City/Town: | Poughkeepsie |
| County: | Dutchess |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 42,215 |
| Median Household Income: | $100,761 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,520 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,504 |
| Median Home Value: | $314,600 |
| Land Area: | 31.9 sq miles
82.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6759, -73.8645 |
Population Information (12603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,215 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,844 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,371 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,177 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,105 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,054 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,594 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,841 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,517 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,400 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,072 | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,427 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,516 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,999 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,428 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,085 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $314,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,480 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,504 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,848 | 96.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 656 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,339 | 73.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,509 | 26.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,444 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 642 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,188 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,539 | 21.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,113 | 16.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,928 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,934 | 22.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,100 | 23.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12603 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $100,761 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $121,138 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $124,903 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,520 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,630 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,675 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 872 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,590 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,725 | 77.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,873 | 17.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,041 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 30,196 | 71.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,727 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 236 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,334 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 34 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,802 | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,886 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,201 | 7.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,907 | 11.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,531 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,650 | 3.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 135 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,591 | 3.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12603 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 674 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 420 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 548 | 3.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 603 | 3.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,131 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,163 | 12.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,829 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,552 | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,457 | 14.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,471 | 14.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12603 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,492 | 71.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,652 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 721 | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 441 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 280 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,585 | 11.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12603 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 78 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,047 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,678 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 316 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,706 | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,128 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 462 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,377 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,329 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,938 | 32.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,374 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,131 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,111 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.2% | 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 (12603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 40,621 | 96.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,926 | 78.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,233 | 33.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,354 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12603 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,478 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,728 | 34.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,152 | 30.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 631 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 470 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,123 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12603 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,944 | 68.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 762 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,255 | 7.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,281 | 7.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 788 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 692 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 504 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 258 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12603 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 492 | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 703 | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,501 | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,601 | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,809 | 16.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,235 | 18.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,221 | 18.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 967 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,953 | 16.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12603 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 387 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,661 | 15.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,823 | 16.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,581 | 37.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,038 | 23.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,014 | 5.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12603 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,080 | 36.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 597 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,839 | 10.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 7,835 | 46.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 253 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 86 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 127 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12603 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,021 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,490 | 32.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,098 | 42.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,239 | 19.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12603 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 257 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 198 | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 597 | 4.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 864 | 7.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,786 | 30.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,332 | 43.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,150 | 9.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 155 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12603 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,495 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $982 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,480 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.00 | 2.38 |
Households (12603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,848 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,515 | 50.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,458 | 20.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,440 | 14.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,781 | 28.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,924 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,617 | 33.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12603 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,438 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,098 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,303 | 53.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 387 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,332 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,491 | 31.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12603 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,293 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 562 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 596 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,112 | 33.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,199 | 23.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,824 | 30.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,117 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,041 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,975 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,424 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 352 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,940 | 54.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,132 | 39.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12603 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,023 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,772 | 8.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,874 | 49.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,829 | 48.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 617 | 16.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 69 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,345 | 86.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 633 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,870 | 927.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,870 | 927.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,870 | 927.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,309 | 206.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 171 | 27.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,160 | 341.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 302 | 47.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12603 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 40,038 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,887 | 82.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,151 | 17.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,998 | 7.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,698 | 6.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 962 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 493 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12603 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,848 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,933 | 94.6% | 89.4% |
Poughkeepsie, NY12603