12603 ZIP Code — Poughkeepsie, NY
Dutchess County, New York
ZIP code 12603 is located in Poughkeepsie, New York, within Dutchess County. It covers approximately 31.88 square miles and serves a population of 42,215 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845/914.
About ZIP code 12603
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 $314,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $100,761. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% 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 high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
42,215
population
31.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12603 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12603
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12603. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie | Acceptable |
| Poughkeepsie | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12604 Poughkeepsie (1.7 mi)
12601 Poughkeepsie (2.1 mi)
12569 Pleasant Valley (5.4 mi)
12590 Wappingers Falls (6.2 mi)
12547 Milton (6.7 mi)
12540 Lagrangeville (7.1 mi)
12538 Hyde Park (8 mi)
12542 Marlboro (8.2 mi)
12528 Highland (8.4 mi)
12585 Verbank (8.6 mi)
12578 Salt Point (9.6 mi)
12533 Hopewell Junction (9.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,215 |
| Population density | 1,324 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 31.88 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.6755 |
| Longitude | -73.8601 |
| 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 | 28.5% | 31.1% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 27.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.3% | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.8% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
42,215
Population
1,324
People per sq mi
44.2
Median age
$100,761
Median household income
$49,317
Per capita income
$314,600
Median home value
$1,480
Median monthly rent
73.2%
Home ownership
7.2%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
12,995
Housing units
46.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,075
Under 5
1,102
1,039
5–9
1,066
1,014
10–14
1,040
1,281
15–19
1,313
1,403
20–24
1,438
2,230
25–34
2,287
2,666
35–44
2,734
2,998
45–54
3,074
1,692
55–59
1,735
1,736
60–64
1,780
1,974
65–74
2,025
1,199
75–84
1,229
536
85+
549
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,015 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 34,200 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,512 | 17.8% |
| Median age | 44.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.5%
Black or African American
10.4%
Hispanic or Latino
7%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian
5.1%
Other race
4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,196 | 66.5% |
| Black or African American | 4,727 | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,201 | 7% |
| Two or more races | 2,886 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 2,334 | 5.1% |
| Other race | 1,802 | 4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 236 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.5% | 31.1% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 27.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.3% | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.8% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
3.3%
$25k–$35k
3.6%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
12.8%
$75k–$100k
10.9%
$100k–$150k
21.1%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k+
14.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.6% |
| $200k+ | 14.7% |
| Median income | $100,761 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
4.8%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k–$300k
30.7%
$300k–$500k
43.2%
$500k–$1M
9.3%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $314,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,480 |
| Owner occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter occupied | 26.8% |
| Vacant | 3.7% |
| Single-family detached | 68.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% |
| 3 or more | 19.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.1% |
| Electricity | 10.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.5% |
| Fuel oil | 46.5% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,515 | 50.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,112 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,440 | 14.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,781 | 28.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,924 | 29.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,617 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.0% | 29.8% |
| Married | 53.3% | 47.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
21.5%
Some college, no degree
16.8%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
22.8%
Graduate / professional
23.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 562 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 596 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,112 | 33.5% |
| High school | 2,199 | 23.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,824 | 30.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.0%
Retail trade
12.5%
Professional & management
10.7%
Manufacturing
7.7%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Other services
5.2%
Public administration
5.1%
Construction
4.8%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.6% |
| Service | 13.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 7.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 17.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.2% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 3.4% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 12.2% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.0 |
Poverty
All people
7.2%
Under 18 years
6.6%
18 and over
7.4%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
19.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.0% |
| Retirement income | 30.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.9% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 20.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.7% |
| Visited dentist | 69.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,041 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 28.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.4% |
| Public insurance | 33.9% |
| No insurance | 3.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,038 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 2,432 | 6.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,145 | 2.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 744 | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 385 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,345 | 86.1% |
| Born in same state | 35,712 | 84.6% |
| Born in different state | 29,728 | 70.4% |
| Foreign born | 633 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,870 | 13.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,114 | 70.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7,257 | 17.2% |
| French | 3,343 | 7.9% |
| Arab | 1,983 | 4.7% |
| English | 652 | 1.5% |
| Irish | 484 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 232 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 177 | 0.4% |
| German | 103 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 51 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12603
What city is ZIP code 12603 in?
ZIP code 12603 is primarily assigned to Poughkeepsie, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12603 in?
ZIP code 12603 falls within Dutchess County, New York.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 12603?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12603?
The median home value in ZIP code 12603 is $314,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 12603?
ZIP code 12603 has an estimated population of 42,215 residents, with a density of 1,324 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12603?
The median household income in ZIP code 12603 is $100,761, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12603 in?
ZIP code 12603 observes the EST timezone.