12585 ZIP Code — Verbank, NY

Dutchess County, New York

ZIP code 12585 is located in Verbank, New York, within Dutchess County. It covers approximately 4.69 square miles and serves a population of 842 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12585

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 $505,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($91,058) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, 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 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12585 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

842

population

4.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12585 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12585

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12585. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Verbank	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12540 Lagrangeville (3.4 mi) 12545 Millbrook (4.6 mi) 12569 Pleasant Valley (4.9 mi) 12522 Dover Plains (5 mi) 12570 Poughquag (6 mi) 12594 Wingdale (7.1 mi) 12578 Salt Point (7.8 mi) 12603 Poughkeepsie (8.6 mi) 12592 Wassaic (8.9 mi) 12604 Poughkeepsie (10 mi) 12601 Poughkeepsie (10.3 mi) 12538 Hyde Park (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	842
Population density	180 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	4.69 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	41.7165
Longitude	-73.7025
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	23.2%	31.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	27.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	29.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	10.6%	11.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

842

Population

180

People per sq mi

59.6

Median age

$91,058

Median household income

$58,036

Per capita income

$505,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

25.4%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

342

Housing units

40.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	58	6.9%
18 and over	784	93.1%
65 and over	228	27.1%
Median age	59.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.1%

Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

Two or more races 8.5%

Asian 7.1%

Black or African American 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	682	74.1%
Hispanic or Latino	78	8.5%
Two or more races	78	8.5%
Asian	65	7.1%
Black or African American	9	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.2%	31.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	27.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	29.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	10.6%	11.8%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 3.8%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 12.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	3.8%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	12.7%
Median income	$91,058

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$300k–$500k 26.9%

$500k–$1M 50.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$505,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	81.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	2.0%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	34.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.8%
2 bedrooms	8.7%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	31.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	32.6%
3 or more	33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	22.9%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
Fuel oil	64.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	188	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	60	15.3%
Male householder, no spouse	109	27.7%
Female householder, no spouse	36	9.2%
Households with children under 18	32	8.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	151	38.4%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	34.5%
Married	46.2%	51.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.1%	5.0%
Divorced	23.4%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 22.1%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 27.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	40.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	24.7%
Kindergarten	15	20.5%
Elementary school	9	12.3%
High school	14	19.2%
College / grad school	17	23.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.1%

Professional & management 17.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Construction 7.4%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Retail trade 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	29.1%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	8.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	44.6%
Carpool	26.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.0%
Other means	13.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 25.4%

Under 18 years 48.3%

18 and over 23.7%

Married-couple families 16.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.0%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	21.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.4%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	70.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	2.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	20.7%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	11.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.5%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	820	97.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	681	80.9%
Born in same state	666	79.1%
Born in different state	497	59.0%
Foreign born	15	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	161	19.1%
Not a US citizen	152	94.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	128	15.2%
Arab	75	8.9%
French	43	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	14	1.7%
Irish	12	1.4%
Norwegian	11	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.7%
Internet access	99.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12585

What city is ZIP code 12585 in?

ZIP code 12585 is primarily assigned to Verbank, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12585 in?

ZIP code 12585 falls within Dutchess County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12585 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 12585 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12585?

25% of residents in ZIP code 12585 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 12585 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 12585 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12585?

The median home value in ZIP code 12585 is $505,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 12585 in?

ZIP code 12585 observes the EST timezone.