City

Poughquag, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Dutchess County  ·  New York

👥6,324Population
💰$127,396Median HH Income▲ 67% above avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$453,800Median Home Value▲ 63% above avg
🎓57.4%College Grads▲ 48% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.7%Hispanic: 10.2%Black: 6.3%Asian: 2.6%Other: 3.9%Race
White76.7%
Hispanic10.2%
Black6.3%
Asian2.6%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads57.4% ▲ 48% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,058 (25%)
Some College367 (8.7%)
Associates368 (8.7%)
Bachelors435 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree1,994 (47.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 25%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 47.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad25.0%
Some College8.7%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate47.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
54%
Over $500k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$127,396 ▲ 67% above avg
Median Home Value$453,800 ▲ 63% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,762/mo
Total Housing Units2,252
Vacant Units86

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
53%
About Poughquag, NY

Poughquag is a city in New York, located in Dutchess County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,324 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Poughquag is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $127,396 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Poughquag is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $453,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,762 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Poughquag is well-educated. 57.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.74%).

Poughquag, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Poughquag
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12570 6,324 $127,396 $453,800 $1,762 5.2% 57.4% 87.8%