Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.9% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,556 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 47,632 (24%) |
| Some College | 22,929 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 23,115 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 21,551 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 80,398 (40.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $98,977 ▲ 30% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $365,048 ▲ 31% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,557/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 123,913 |
| Vacant Units | 7,782 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Dutchess County is located in New York and encompasses 39 ZIP codes spanning 36 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 299,449 residents. With a median age of 43.08, it is a middle-aged county.
Dutchess County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $98,977 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.8% is well below the national average.
Housing in Dutchess County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $365,048 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,557. Homeownership rates are high at 69.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Dutchess County are majority White (67.36%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Dutchess County, NY is a middle-income area in New York. The 39 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12501 | Amenia | 2,374 | $78,716 | $305,600 | $1,295 | 6.4% | 53.4% |
| 12507 | Barrytown | 279 | $113,793 | — | $2,196 | 6.6% | 64.0% |
| 12508 | Beacon | 19,519 | $88,510 | $401,500 | $1,700 | 4.7% | 52.4% |
| 12512 | Chelsea | 232 | $96,151 | $435,300 | — | 0.0% | 72.2% |
| 12514 | Clinton Corners | 3,120 | $115,147 | $411,900 | $1,117 | 1.2% | 61.4% |
| 12522 | Dover Plains | 5,074 | $82,636 | $282,000 | $1,339 | 8.4% | 37.8% |
| 12524 | Fishkill | 15,079 | $95,713 | $373,000 | $1,806 | 5.3% | 48.3% |
| 12531 | Holmes | 2,316 | $126,319 | $434,500 | — | 11.3% | 58.1% |
| 12533 | Hopewell Junction | 26,770 | $134,950 | $440,800 | $1,643 | 3.7% | 55.2% |
| 12538 | Hyde Park | 14,104 | $86,641 | $287,900 | $1,190 | 4.9% | 45.6% |
| 12540 | Lagrangeville | 9,314 | $107,436 | $443,800 | $2,077 | 4.6% | 51.5% |
| 12545 | Millbrook | 4,389 | $77,991 | $414,800 | $1,207 | 2.6% | 54.1% |
| 12546 | Millerton | 2,710 | $88,603 | $317,200 | $1,277 | 2.4% | 51.7% |
| 12564 | Pawling | 7,910 | $111,683 | $420,900 | $1,309 | 3.0% | 51.7% |
| 12567 | Pine Plains | 2,498 | $95,982 | $329,700 | $1,455 | 5.4% | 52.9% |
| 12569 | Pleasant Valley | 9,766 | $113,902 | $349,900 | $1,925 | 3.7% | 50.6% |
| 12601 | Poughkeepsie | 44,696 | $64,769 | $275,800 | $1,376 | 7.5% | 42.3% |
| 12603 | Poughkeepsie | 41,513 | $104,185 | $342,000 | $1,626 | 3.3% | 57.9% |
| 12570 | Poughquag | 6,324 | $127,396 | $453,800 | $1,762 | 5.2% | 57.4% |
| 12571 | Red Hook | 10,168 | $115,200 | $386,300 | $1,338 | 3.5% | 62.6% |
| 12572 | Rhinebeck | 9,168 | $96,377 | $458,500 | $1,631 | 7.2% | 62.5% |
| 12578 | Salt Point | 2,306 | $97,367 | $351,500 | $1,522 | 5.4% | 44.3% |
| 12580 | Staatsburg | 4,169 | $116,207 | $377,400 | $1,073 | 3.0% | 55.9% |
| 12581 | Stanfordville | 1,928 | $93,274 | $374,600 | $1,122 | 1.9% | 61.0% |
| 12582 | Stormville | 6,157 | $131,867 | $444,600 | $1,849 | 6.7% | 43.3% |
| 12583 | Tivoli | 1,927 | $69,063 | $390,700 | $1,616 | 5.2% | 55.3% |
| 12585 | Verbank | 1,252 | $112,885 | $510,700 | — | 1.7% | 53.1% |
| 12590 | Wappingers Falls | 35,823 | $98,252 | $365,900 | $1,674 | 4.2% | 48.9% |
| 12592 | Wassaic | 1,280 | $72,188 | $264,900 | $854 | 14.6% | 37.2% |
| 12594 | Wingdale | 3,645 | $130,206 | $363,600 | $1,173 | 4.7% | 40.4% |