| ZIP Code | 12501 |
|---|---|
| City | Amenia |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Dutchess County |
| Area Code | 329/845 |
| Elevation | 1,071 ft |
| Latitude | 41.853415 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.557726 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.0 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.4% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 31% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 479 (32.5%) |
| Some College | 79 (5.4%) |
| Associates | 115 (7.8%) |
| Bachelors | 212 (14.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 575 (39%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $78,716 ≈ Avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $305,600 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,295/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,062 |
| Vacant Units | 60 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,062 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 60 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 12501 is located in Amenia, New York, within Dutchess County. With a population of 2,374, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44 years. Economically, 12501 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $78,716 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12501 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $305,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,295 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.0%) and renters (43.0%). Median home values have increased by 4% since 2019.
The population of 12501 is majority White (66.34%). Residents are well-educated — 53.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12501 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 12501 in Amenia, NY is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 2,374 residents, a median household income of $78,716, and a median home value of $305,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.