City

Wassaic, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Dutchess County  ·  New York

👥1,280Population
💰$72,188Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$264,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊14.6%Unemployment▲ 199% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.8% Female 40.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.2%Hispanic: 17%Black: 6%Other: 0.8%Race
White76.2%
Hispanic17.0%
Black6.0%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment14.6% ▲ 199% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.8%)
HS Graduate276 (34.7%)
Some College146 (18.3%)
Associates72 (9%)
Bachelors39 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree257 (32.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 32.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College18.3%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate32.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,188 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$264,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$854/mo
Total Housing Units508
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Wassaic, NY

Wassaic is a city in New York, located in Dutchess County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,280 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Wassaic is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,188 is near the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wassaic is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $264,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $854 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wassaic is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.17%).

Wassaic, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Wassaic
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12592 1,280 $72,188 $264,900 $854 14.6% 37.2% 73.5%