| ZIP Code | 12512 |
|---|---|
| City | Chelsea |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Dutchess County |
| Area Code | 329/845 |
| Elevation | 35 ft |
| Latitude | 41.555184 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.962452 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36027 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.9 yrs ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.02 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 72.2% ▲ 86% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 31 (16%) |
| Some College | 23 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 140 (72.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $96,151 ▲ 26% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $435,300 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 139 |
| Vacant Units | 24 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.02 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 139 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 24 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.02 |
ZIP code 12512 is located in Chelsea, New York, within Dutchess County. With a population of 232, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.9 years. Economically, 12512 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $96,151 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12512 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $435,300 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 12512 is primarily White (92.67%). Residents are highly educated — 72.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 12512 in Chelsea, NY is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 232 residents, a median household income of $96,151, and a median home value of $435,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.