12571 ZIP Code — Red Hook, NY

Dutchess County, New York

ZIP code 12571 is located in Red Hook, New York, within Dutchess County. It covers approximately 58.13 square miles and serves a population of 9,235 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12571

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $372,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($112,414) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 12571 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,235

population

58.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12571 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12571

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12571. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Red Hook	Acceptable
Red Hook	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12507 Barrytown (5 mi) 12572 Rhinebeck (5.3 mi) 12583 Tivoli (5.4 mi) 12523 Elizaville (7.6 mi) 12567 Pine Plains (8.3 mi) 12514 Clinton Corners (8.3 mi) 12449 Lake Katrine (8.8 mi) 12581 Stanfordville (9 mi) 12456 Mount Marion (9.5 mi) 12526 Germantown (9.7 mi) 12502 Ancram (9.9 mi) 12580 Staatsburg (10 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,235
Population density	159 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	58.13 sq mi
Water area	1.15 sq mi
Latitude	41.9948
Longitude	-73.8215
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	26.2%	31.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	27.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	29.6%	29.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	14.9%	11.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

9,235

Population

159

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$112,414

Median household income

$59,516

Per capita income

$372,400

Median home value

$1,388

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

3,409

Housing units

52.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

134

Under 5

138

264

5–9

270

290

10–14

297

347

15–19

355

293

20–24

301

325

25–34

334

613

35–44

628

624

45–54

639

428

55–59

438

383

60–64

392

528

65–74

541

231

75–84

236

102

85+

104

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,852	20.1%
18 and over	7,383	79.9%
65 and over	1,742	18.9%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.5%

Two or more races 6.1%

Black or African American 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Asian 1.6%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	8,038	84.5%
Two or more races	576	6.1%
Black or African American	410	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	273	2.9%
Asian	149	1.6%
Other race	58	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.2%	31.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	27.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	29.6%	29.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	14.9%	11.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 23.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	23.9%
Median income	$112,414

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 42.5%

$500k–$1M 21.5%

$1M+ 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$372,400
Median rent / month	$1,388
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	82.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	4.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	19.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	33.4%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	13.1%
Propane / LP gas	18.8%
Fuel oil	59.1%
Wood	3.6%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,820	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	359	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	542	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	967	26.2%
Households with children under 18	991	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,343	36.4%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	29.7%
Married	50.3%	47.6%
Separated	0.8%	0.8%
Widowed	3.5%	11.6%
Divorced	7.1%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 19.8%

Some college, no degree 11.9%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 26.0%

Graduate / professional 26.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	52.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	157	7.1%
Kindergarten	57	2.6%
Elementary school	946	42.7%
High school	623	28.1%
College / grad school	432	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%

Professional & management 10.8%

Retail trade 9.1%

Other services 6.9%

Construction 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Public administration 5.7%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Information 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.5%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	5.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.9%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	2.4%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	22.8%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.5%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.8%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	69.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	322	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	23.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.0%
Public insurance	30.4%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,963	97.1%
Spanish	158	1.8%
Other Indo-European	95	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.3%
Other languages	13	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,519	92.2%
Born in same state	8,435	91.3%
Born in different state	6,265	67.8%
Foreign born	84	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	716	7.8%
Not a US citizen	431	60.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,263	24.5%
French	1,156	12.5%
Arab	407	4.4%
English	292	3.2%
Irish	128	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	103	1.1%
Polish	96	1%
Norwegian	70	0.8%
German	34	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12571

What city is ZIP code 12571 in?

ZIP code 12571 is primarily assigned to Red Hook, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12571 in?

ZIP code 12571 falls within Dutchess County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12571?

53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 12571 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 12571 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12571?

The median home value in ZIP code 12571 is $372,400.

Does ZIP code 12571 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 12571 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 12571 in?

ZIP code 12571 observes the EST timezone.