Poughkeepsie, NY — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 12601 serves a portion of Poughkeepsie, New York, within Dutchess County. This community is home to approximately 42,346 residents, with a median age of 38.3 years. The median household income of $89,216 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $517,452 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 58% owner-occupied and 42% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Poughkeepsie is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 166 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 17% and an unemployment rate of 8.9%, 12601 reflects the economic character of Dutchess County in New York.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 42,346 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 3,818 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $89,216 | ↑ 32% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $517,452 | ↑ 72% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 166 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.9% | ↑ 128% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 9.8% | ↓ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 17% | ↓ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 38.3 yrs | ↓ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 58% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 42% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 21,596 | — |