12501 ZIP Code — Amenia, NY

Dutchess County, New York

ZIP code 12501 is located in Amenia, New York, within Dutchess County. It covers approximately 32.36 square miles and serves a population of 2,170 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12501

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $290,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.

The gap between median ($75,221) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

2,170

population

32.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12501 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12501

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Amenia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12592 Wassaic (4.4 mi) 12545 Millbrook (7 mi) 12581 Stanfordville (7.1 mi) 06069 Sharon (7.4 mi) 12546 Millerton (8.2 mi) 12522 Dover Plains (9.5 mi) 12514 Clinton Corners (9.6 mi) 06757 Kent (10 mi) 06039 Lakeville (10.3 mi) 12585 Verbank (11.3 mi) 12594 Wingdale (11.5 mi) 12578 Salt Point (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,170
Population density	67 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	32.36 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	41.8503
Longitude	-73.5777
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	845

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.3%	31.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	27.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	29.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.3%	11.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,170

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$75,221

Median household income

$50,393

Per capita income

$290,200

Median home value

$1,271

Median monthly rent

49.8%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

497

Housing units

36.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

151

25–34

110

148

35–44

108

206

45–54

151

55–59

60–64

162

65–74

119

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	385	17.7%
18 and over	1,785	82.3%
65 and over	517	23.8%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.6%

Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

Other race 12.9%

Two or more races 8.2%

Asian 3.9%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,527	60.6%
Hispanic or Latino	349	13.9%
Other race	326	12.9%
Two or more races	206	8.2%
Asian	98	3.9%
Black or African American	13	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.3%	31.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	27.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	29.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.3%	11.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 11.7%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 8.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.7%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	8.8%
Median income	$75,221

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 40.0%

$300k–$500k 25.0%

$500k–$1M 13.7%

$1M+ 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$290,200
Median rent / month	$1,271
Owner occupied	49.8%
Renter occupied	50.2%
Vacant	3.9%
Single-family detached	68.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	4.7%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	46.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	22.5%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	37.9%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.2%
1 vehicle	42.5%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	13.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	24.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Fuel oil	61.7%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	437	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	50	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	252	27.3%
Female householder, no spouse	185	20.0%
Households with children under 18	216	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	367	39.7%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	25.8%
Married	49.2%	58.6%
Separated	6.4%	0.0%
Widowed	6.0%	5.2%
Divorced	10.8%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 6.9%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 19.0%

Graduate / professional 17.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	36.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	8.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	208	45.0%
High school	102	22.1%
College / grad school	114	24.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.8%

Retail trade 17.5%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Agriculture & mining 12.0%

Construction 11.4%

Public administration 8.0%

Other services 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Professional & management 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Information 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.1%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.5%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	4.8%
Walk	5.9%
Work from home	14.8%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 48.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	34.0%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	196	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	37.8%
No insurance	20.2%
Uninsured under 19	24.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,122	97.8%
Spanish	368	17.3%
Other Indo-European	302	14.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	61	2.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,795	82.7%
Born in same state	1,795	82.7%
Born in different state	826	38.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	375	17.3%
Not a US citizen	108	28.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	395	18.2%
French	240	11.1%
English	56	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	29	1.3%
Irish	18	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	94.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12501

What city is ZIP code 12501 in?

ZIP code 12501 is primarily assigned to Amenia, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12501 in?

ZIP code 12501 falls within Dutchess County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12501 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 12501 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12501 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 12501 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 12501?

ZIP code 12501 has an estimated population of 2,170 residents, with a density of 67 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12501?

The median home value in ZIP code 12501 is $290,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 12501 in?

ZIP code 12501 observes the EST timezone.