12601 ZIP Code — Poughkeepsie, NY

Dutchess County, New York

ZIP code 12601 is located in Poughkeepsie, New York, within Dutchess County. It covers approximately 18.26 square miles and serves a population of 43,623 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845/914.

About ZIP code 12601

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 $258,000. Renters make up the majority at 59%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($59,652) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12601 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

43,623

population

18.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12601 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12601

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Poughkeepsie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12604 Poughkeepsie (0.4 mi) 12603 Poughkeepsie (2.1 mi) 12547 Milton (5.1 mi) 12528 Highland (6.3 mi) 12569 Pleasant Valley (6.4 mi) 12590 Wappingers Falls (6.9 mi) 12542 Marlboro (7.1 mi) 12538 Hyde Park (7.2 mi) 12515 Clintondale (8.7 mi) 12540 Lagrangeville (9.2 mi) 12578 Salt Point (9.8 mi) 12585 Verbank (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	43,623
Population density	2,389 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	18.26 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	41.6869
Longitude	-73.8988
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	845/914

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	31.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	27.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	29.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	11.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

43,623

Population

2,389

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$59,652

Median household income

$39,272

Per capita income

$258,000

Median home value

$1,310

Median monthly rent

41.2%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

8,071

Housing units

30.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,155

Under 5

1,239

1,020

5–9

1,094

1,238

10–14

1,329

1,606

15–19

1,723

2,174

20–24

2,333

3,358

25–34

3,602

2,810

35–44

3,016

2,092

45–54

2,245

1,041

55–59

1,116

1,148

60–64

1,231

2,030

65–74

2,178

946

75–84

1,015

426

85+

458

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,252	18.9%
18 and over	35,371	81.1%
65 and over	7,053	16.2%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46.2%

Black or African American 24.3%

Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

Two or more races 10.2%

Other race 5.3%

Asian 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	22,740	46.2%
Black or African American	11,964	24.3%
Hispanic or Latino	5,573	11.3%
Two or more races	5,003	10.2%
Other race	2,599	5.3%
Asian	1,175	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	109	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	33	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	31.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	27.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	29.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	11.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$59,652

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 30.3%

$300k–$500k 34.4%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$258,000
Median rent / month	$1,310
Owner occupied	41.2%
Renter occupied	58.8%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	33.6%
Large apartment buildings	17.8%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	31.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.3%
1 bedroom	25.0%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	30.0%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.0%
1 vehicle	44.7%
2 vehicles	25.6%
3 or more	12.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.3%
Electricity	26.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Fuel oil	23.1%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,473	32.3%
Cohabiting couple	1,153	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	3,866	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	6,443	38.0%
Households with children under 18	4,887	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,421	32.0%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.6%	44.8%
Married	38.2%	31.9%
Separated	1.3%	2.5%
Widowed	2.9%	7.9%
Divorced	11.0%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 29.9%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 13.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	30.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	452	3.6%
Kindergarten	506	4.1%
Elementary school	3,628	29.3%
High school	1,797	14.5%
College / grad school	6,017	48.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Retail trade 12.1%

Professional & management 10.7%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Other services 4.9%

Public administration 4.2%

Construction 3.0%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	28.0%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.4%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	5.8%
Walk	5.3%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 17.3%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 25.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	27.6%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	19.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,469	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	42.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.6%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	41,229	94.5%
Spanish	2,611	6.3%
Other Indo-European	1,922	4.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	343	0.8%
Other languages	268	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	37,237	85.4%
Born in same state	36,359	83.3%
Born in different state	29,583	67.8%
Foreign born	878	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	6,386	14.6%
Not a US citizen	2,950	46.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5,527	12.7%
Arab	2,302	5.3%
French	1,595	3.7%
English	565	1.3%
Irish	333	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	219	0.5%
Norwegian	127	0.3%
Polish	119	0.3%
Dutch	51	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12601

What city is ZIP code 12601 in?

ZIP code 12601 is primarily assigned to Poughkeepsie, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12601 in?

ZIP code 12601 falls within Dutchess County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12601 mostly rentals?

59% of occupied units in ZIP code 12601 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12601?

16% of residents in ZIP code 12601 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 12601?

ZIP code 12601 has an estimated population of 43,623 residents, with a density of 2,388 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12601?

The median household income in ZIP code 12601 is $59,652, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12601 in?

ZIP code 12601 observes the EST timezone.