| ZIP Code | 12572 |
|---|---|
| City | Rhinebeck |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Dutchess County |
| Area Code | 329/845 |
| Elevation | 318 ft |
| Latitude | 41.924885 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.863664 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.2 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.98 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.5% ▲ 61% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 48% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 81 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,125 (16.3%) |
| Some College | 586 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 798 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 802 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,516 (50.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $96,377 ▲ 26% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $458,500 ▲ 64% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,631/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,785 |
| Vacant Units | 512 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.98 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,785 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 512 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.98 |
ZIP code 12572 is located in Rhinebeck, New York, within Dutchess County. With a population of 9,168, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.2 years. Economically, 12572 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $96,377 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12572 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $458,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,631 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 12572 is primarily White (84.98%). Residents are highly educated — 62.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.0%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12572 stands at 7.2%, which is above the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 57%.
Overall, ZIP code 12572 in Rhinebeck, NY is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,168 residents, a median household income of $96,377, and a median home value of $458,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.