12590 ZIP Code — Wappingers Falls, NY
Dutchess County, New York
ZIP code 12590 is located in Wappingers Falls, New York, within Dutchess County. It covers approximately 34.83 square miles and serves a population of 36,816 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.
About ZIP code 12590
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 $351,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $102,212. The poverty rate of 6% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
36,816
population
34.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12590 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12590
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12590. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wappingers Falls | Acceptable |
| Wappingers Falls | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12524 Fishkill (4.1 mi)
12542 Marlboro (5.9 mi)
12533 Hopewell Junction (6.2 mi)
12603 Poughkeepsie (6.2 mi)
12604 Poughkeepsie (6.8 mi)
12547 Milton (6.8 mi)
12601 Poughkeepsie (6.9 mi)
12508 Beacon (7.4 mi)
12550 Newburgh (8.8 mi)
12582 Stormville (8.8 mi)
10516 Cold Spring (9.8 mi)
12540 Lagrangeville (10.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,816 |
| Population density | 1,057 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 34.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.56 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5879 |
| Longitude | -73.8868 |
| 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 | 25.6% | 31.1% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 27.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.5% | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
36,816
Population
1,057
People per sq mi
45.6
Median age
$102,212
Median household income
$48,513
Per capita income
$351,100
Median home value
$1,566
Median monthly rent
69.0%
Home ownership
5.6%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
10,441
Housing units
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
659
Under 5
627
682
5–9
650
1,056
10–14
1,006
1,089
15–19
1,038
1,149
20–24
1,095
2,419
25–34
2,304
2,291
35–44
2,181
2,857
45–54
2,720
1,488
55–59
1,417
1,435
60–64
1,366
2,252
65–74
2,144
1,046
75–84
996
435
85+
414
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,182 | 16.8% |
| 18 and over | 30,634 | 83.2% |
| 65 and over | 7,287 | 19.8% |
| Median age | 45.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Hispanic or Latino
9.6%
Black or African American
8.6%
Two or more races
6.1%
Other race
5.6%
Asian
4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,856 | 66% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,891 | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 3,493 | 8.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,503 | 6.1% |
| Other race | 2,287 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 1,616 | 4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 61 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.6% | 31.1% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 27.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.5% | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
7.7%
$50k–$75k
17.5%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
23.1%
$150k–$200k
12.9%
$200k+
14.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.9% |
| $200k+ | 14.8% |
| Median income | $102,212 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
2.8%
$100k–$150k
4.9%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k–$300k
20.1%
$300k–$500k
53.1%
$500k–$1M
12.0%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $351,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,566 |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% |
| Vacant | 2.8% |
| Single-family detached | 57.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.4% |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% |
| 3 or more | 22.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.9% |
| Electricity | 14.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.7% |
| Fuel oil | 37.9% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,547 | 52.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 861 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,783 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,336 | 23.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,669 | 25.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,038 | 34.7% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.7% | 28.0% |
| Married | 51.0% | 49.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
26.1%
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
19.4%
Graduate / professional
16.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 305 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 227 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,606 | 37.8% |
| High school | 2,060 | 29.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,690 | 24.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.8%
Retail trade
11.7%
Professional & management
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Construction
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Other services
5.2%
Public administration
4.7%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.7% |
| Service | 18.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 9.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.5% |
| Government | 16.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.7% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 3.4% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 12.5% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.6 |
Poverty
All people
5.6%
Under 18 years
4.7%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
6.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.2% |
| Retirement income | 28.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.0% |
| High blood pressure | 30.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 67.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,610 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.3% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 32.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.9% |
| Public insurance | 34.4% |
| No insurance | 3.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,530 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 2,203 | 6.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,554 | 4.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 393 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 219 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,434 | 88.1% |
| Born in same state | 31,825 | 86.4% |
| Born in different state | 27,393 | 74.4% |
| Foreign born | 609 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,382 | 11.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,728 | 62.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6,057 | 16.5% |
| French | 2,108 | 5.7% |
| Arab | 1,817 | 4.9% |
| English | 472 | 1.3% |
| German | 288 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 265 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 263 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 165 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 61 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.5% |
| Internet access | 96.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12590
What city is ZIP code 12590 in?
ZIP code 12590 is primarily assigned to Wappingers Falls, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12590 in?
ZIP code 12590 falls within Dutchess County, New York.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12590?
The median home value in ZIP code 12590 is $351,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 12590?
ZIP code 12590 has an estimated population of 36,816 residents, with a density of 1,057 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12590?
The median household income in ZIP code 12590 is $102,212, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12590 in?
ZIP code 12590 observes the EST timezone.