12524 ZIP Code — Fishkill, NY
Dutchess County, New York
ZIP code 12524 is located in Fishkill, New York, within Dutchess County. It covers approximately 16.71 square miles and serves a population of 15,609 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.
About ZIP code 12524
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $360,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $90,654. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15,609
population
16.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12524 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12524
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12524. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fishkill | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12508 Beacon (3.7 mi)
12590 Wappingers Falls (4.1 mi)
10516 Cold Spring (5.7 mi)
12533 Hopewell Junction (6.2 mi)
12550 Newburgh (7.5 mi)
12542 Marlboro (7.7 mi)
12520 Cornwall On Hudson (8.6 mi)
12582 Stormville (8.9 mi)
12547 Milton (9.6 mi)
10579 Putnam Valley (9.7 mi)
12518 Cornwall (10.1 mi)
10996 West Point (10.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,609 |
| Population density | 934 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5291 |
| Longitude | -73.8974 |
| 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 | 28.0% | 31.1% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 27.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.6% | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.6% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
15,609
Population
934
People per sq mi
46.4
Median age
$90,654
Median household income
$49,546
Per capita income
$360,600
Median home value
$1,601
Median monthly rent
65.9%
Home ownership
5.0%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
4,657
Housing units
34.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
321
Under 5
294
382
5–9
351
468
10–14
430
267
15–19
246
364
20–24
335
1,122
25–34
1,031
999
35–44
918
1,148
45–54
1,055
587
55–59
539
629
60–64
578
1,044
65–74
959
580
75–84
532
224
85+
206
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,651 | 17.0% |
| 18 and over | 12,958 | 83.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,545 | 22.7% |
| Median age | 46.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.5%
Two or more races
7.6%
Hispanic or Latino
7.3%
Black or African American
6.2%
Asian
3.3%
Other race
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,208 | 72.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,272 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,229 | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,039 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 552 | 3.3% |
| Other race | 471 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 67 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.0% | 31.1% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 27.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.6% | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.6% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
7.1%
$50k–$75k
15.0%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k+
13.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.8% |
| $200k+ | 13.5% |
| Median income | $90,654 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
4.1%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k–$300k
17.3%
$300k–$500k
57.6%
$500k–$1M
13.3%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $360,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,601 |
| Owner occupied | 65.9% |
| Renter occupied | 34.1% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 40.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% |
| 3 or more | 13.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.2% |
| Electricity | 14.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
| Fuel oil | 19.7% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,091 | 46.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 312 | 4.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,146 | 17.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,068 | 31.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,459 | 22.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,614 | 39.5% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.4% | 22.0% |
| Married | 51.8% | 47.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 14.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 14.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
15.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 107 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 155 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,374 | 51.0% |
| High school | 497 | 18.4% |
| College / grad school | 562 | 20.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.1%
Professional & management
11.8%
Retail trade
11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Construction
6.5%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Public administration
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Other services
4.6%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.3% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.3% |
| Production & transportation | 9.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.4% |
| Government | 22.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.9% |
| Carpool | 6.0% |
| Public transit | 3.2% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 9.5% |
| Other means | 3.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.8 |
Poverty
All people
5.0%
Under 18 years
1.3%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
10.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.6% |
| Retirement income | 31.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.3% |
| High blood pressure | 30.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 20.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 618 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 and over | 32.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.7% |
| Public insurance | 32.9% |
| No insurance | 3.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,994 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 654 | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 403 | 2.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 103 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 148 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,936 | 89.3% |
| Born in same state | 13,740 | 88.0% |
| Born in different state | 11,949 | 76.6% |
| Foreign born | 196 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,673 | 10.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 977 | 58.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,644 | 23.3% |
| Arab | 1,173 | 7.5% |
| French | 1,093 | 7% |
| Polish | 265 | 1.7% |
| English | 168 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 124 | 0.8% |
| German | 49 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12524
What city is ZIP code 12524 in?
ZIP code 12524 is primarily assigned to Fishkill, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12524 in?
ZIP code 12524 falls within Dutchess County, New York.
Does ZIP code 12524 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 12524 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12524?
The median home value in ZIP code 12524 is $360,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 12524?
ZIP code 12524 has an estimated population of 15,609 residents, with a density of 934 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12524?
The median household income in ZIP code 12524 is $90,654, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12524 in?
ZIP code 12524 observes the EST timezone.