12592 ZIP Code — Wassaic, NY

Dutchess County, New York

ZIP code 12592 is located in Wassaic, New York, within Dutchess County. It covers approximately 14.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,429 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12592

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 $258,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($67,857) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 12592 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,429

population

14.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12592 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12592

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12592. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wassaic	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12501 Amenia (4.4 mi) 12522 Dover Plains (5.7 mi) 12545 Millbrook (6 mi) 06757 Kent (6.6 mi) 12594 Wingdale (7.2 mi) 06069 Sharon (8 mi) 06785 South Kent (8 mi) 12585 Verbank (8.9 mi) 06755 Gaylordsville (10.5 mi) 06754 Cornwall Bridge (10.5 mi) 12581 Stanfordville (10.7 mi) 12540 Lagrangeville (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,429
Population density	96 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	14.85 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	41.7886
Longitude	-73.5605
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	36.6%	31.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	27.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	29.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	13.9%	11.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,429

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$67,857

Median household income

$40,856

Per capita income

$258,100

Median home value

$736

Median monthly rent

68.7%

Home ownership

24.4%

Poverty rate

12.4%

Unemployment

394

Housing units

25.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

104

15–19

20–24

25–34

157

35–44

129

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	439	30.7%
18 and over	990	69.3%
65 and over	167	11.7%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.8%

Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

Black or African American 5.9%

Other race 5.9%

Two or more races 3.8%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,176	74.8%
Hispanic or Latino	143	9.1%
Black or African American	93	5.9%
Other race	92	5.9%
Two or more races	60	3.8%
Asian	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.6%	31.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	27.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	29.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	13.9%	11.8%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 25.6%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 14.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	25.6%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	14.7%
Median income	$67,857

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 30.1%

$300k–$500k 17.2%

$500k–$1M 9.7%

$1M+ 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$258,100
Median rent / month	$736
Owner occupied	68.7%
Renter occupied	31.3%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	68.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	19.6%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	27.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	50.3%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.0%
1 vehicle	31.6%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	16.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	20.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%
Fuel oil	60.2%
Wood	10.9%
Solar	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	238	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	46	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	20	4.4%
Female householder, no spouse	146	32.4%
Households with children under 18	213	47.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	130	28.9%
Average household size	2.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.5%	28.8%
Married	41.7%	42.8%
Separated	6.3%	9.1%
Widowed	0.0%	10.4%
Divorced	1.5%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 13.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	2.9%
Kindergarten	31	7.0%
Elementary school	161	36.3%
High school	207	46.6%
College / grad school	32	7.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.4%

Construction 17.2%

Finance & real estate 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Professional & management 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Education & healthcare 7.6%

Public administration 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Other services 2.8%

Information 2.4%

Retail trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	35.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	3.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.9%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	7.4%
Walk	5.3%
Work from home	12.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 24.4%

Under 18 years 39.6%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 14.3%

Female-led households 39.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	14.7%
Cash public assistance	6.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.7%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,355	94.8%
Spanish	20	1.5%
Other Indo-European	20	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,289	90.2%
Born in same state	1,246	87.2%
Born in different state	753	52.7%
Foreign born	43	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	140	9.8%
Not a US citizen	22	15.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	297	20.8%
French	158	11.1%
Arab	121	8.5%
German	47	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	23	1.6%
English	14	1%
Dutch	13	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.5%
Internet access	82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12592

What city is ZIP code 12592 in?

ZIP code 12592 is primarily assigned to Wassaic, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12592 in?

ZIP code 12592 falls within Dutchess County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12592 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 12592 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12592?

24% of residents in ZIP code 12592 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12592 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 12592 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 12592?

ZIP code 12592 has an estimated population of 1,429 residents, with a density of 96 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12592 in?

ZIP code 12592 observes the EST timezone.