12538 ZIP Code — Hyde Park, NY
Dutchess County, New York
ZIP code 12538 is located in Hyde Park, New York, within Dutchess County. It covers approximately 25.49 square miles and serves a population of 14,066 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.
About ZIP code 12538
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $281,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $83,288. 44% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
14,066
population
25.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12538 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12538
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12538. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hyde Park | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12580 Staatsburg (4.4 mi)
12578 Salt Point (4.7 mi)
12569 Pleasant Valley (6.1 mi)
12601 Poughkeepsie (7.2 mi)
12604 Poughkeepsie (7.2 mi)
12528 Highland (7.5 mi)
12487 Ulster Park (7.6 mi)
12603 Poughkeepsie (8 mi)
12514 Clinton Corners (9.1 mi)
12572 Rhinebeck (9.4 mi)
12466 Port Ewen (9.5 mi)
12486 Tillson (9.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,066 |
| Population density | 552 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 25.49 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.7904 |
| Longitude | -73.8847 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 845 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.5% | 31.1% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 27.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.1% | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.3% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
14,066
Population
552
People per sq mi
43.6
Median age
$83,288
Median household income
$43,125
Per capita income
$281,700
Median home value
$1,171
Median monthly rent
67.1%
Home ownership
11.7%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
3,914
Housing units
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
247
Under 5
255
236
5–9
245
327
10–14
339
780
15–19
806
656
20–24
679
758
25–34
784
547
35–44
566
753
45–54
779
584
55–59
603
525
60–64
543
807
65–74
834
491
75–84
508
204
85+
210
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,121 | 15.1% |
| 18 and over | 11,945 | 84.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,054 | 21.7% |
| Median age | 43.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.6%
Black or African American
6.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Two or more races
4.5%
Other race
3.5%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,582 | 78.6% |
| Black or African American | 894 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 672 | 4.6% |
| Two or more races | 657 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 521 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 395 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.5% | 31.1% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 27.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.1% | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.3% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
9.6%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
8.8%
$50k–$75k
14.2%
$75k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
21.3%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k+
11.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.0% |
| $200k+ | 11.7% |
| Median income | $83,288 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.3%
$50k–$100k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
5.3%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k–$300k
43.9%
$300k–$500k
34.0%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $281,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,171 |
| Owner occupied | 67.1% |
| Renter occupied | 32.9% |
| Vacant | 3.6% |
| Single-family detached | 61.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.7% |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% |
| 3 or more | 19.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.8% |
| Electricity | 15.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.4% |
| Fuel oil | 56.8% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,841 | 51.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 382 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 805 | 14.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,497 | 27.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,078 | 19.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,186 | 39.6% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.4% | 32.8% |
| Married | 50.9% | 46.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 11.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
32.7%
Some college, no degree
16.2%
Associate's degree
13.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
14.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 131 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 70 | 1.8% |
| Elementary school | 847 | 21.9% |
| High school | 650 | 16.8% |
| College / grad school | 2,171 | 56.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.8%
Retail trade
12.6%
Professional & management
11.3%
Construction
7.1%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Public administration
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Other services
3.3%
Information
1.1%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.4% |
| Service | 21.0% |
| Sales & office | 23.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.8% |
| Production & transportation | 6.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.3% |
| Government | 15.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.0% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 2.0% |
| Walk | 4.4% |
| Work from home | 10.8% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.7%
Under 18 years
14.3%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
14.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.3% |
| Retirement income | 36.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 20.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 67.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 648 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 6.9% |
| 18–64 years | 15.6% |
| 65 and over | 38.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.0% |
| Public insurance | 39.5% |
| No insurance | 4.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,564 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 380 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 156 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 144 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,118 | 93.3% |
| Born in same state | 12,803 | 91.0% |
| Born in different state | 9,661 | 68.7% |
| Foreign born | 315 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 948 | 6.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 516 | 54.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,341 | 16.6% |
| Arab | 1,009 | 7.2% |
| French | 978 | 7% |
| English | 328 | 2.3% |
| Polish | 111 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 107 | 0.8% |
| German | 83 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 76 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.3% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12538
What city is ZIP code 12538 in?
ZIP code 12538 is primarily assigned to Hyde Park, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12538 in?
ZIP code 12538 falls within Dutchess County, New York.
Does ZIP code 12538 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 12538 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 12538?
ZIP code 12538 has an estimated population of 14,066 residents, with a density of 552 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12538?
The median home value in ZIP code 12538 is $281,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12538?
The median household income in ZIP code 12538 is $83,288, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12538 in?
ZIP code 12538 observes the EST timezone.