| ZIP Code | 12603 |
|---|---|
| City | Poughkeepsie |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Dutchess County |
| Area Code | 329/845/914 |
| Elevation | 189 ft |
| Latitude | 41.675868 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.864484 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 387 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,689 (20%) |
| Some College | 2,737 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 3,157 (11.1%) |
| Bachelors | 3,206 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,271 (46.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,185 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $342,000 ▲ 23% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,626/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,468 |
| Vacant Units | 498 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,468 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 498 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 12603 is located in Poughkeepsie, New York, within Dutchess County. With a population of 41,513, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.4 years. Economically, 12603 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,185 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12603 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $342,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,626 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 12603 is majority White (64.78%). Residents are well-educated — 57.9% 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 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12603 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 12603 in Poughkeepsie, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 41,513 residents, a median household income of $104,185, and a median home value of $342,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.