ZIP Code 12524 Demographics & Data

About Fishkill, NY (ZIP Code 12524)

New York

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 12524

The 12524 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Fishkill, NY (Dutchess County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 15,934. Median househould income is approximately $82,196, and an estimated 6% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 12524 has a median age of approximately 43.4 years, with 24.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 35.4% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $38,774.

Population in 12524

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 12524 is 15,934.

Fishkill, NY

The 12524 ZIP Code is associated with Fishkill, NY in Dutchess County.

Area Codes associated with 12524

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 12524 include 845.

Sunrise / Sunset in 12524

Sunrise: 7:19 am
Sunset: 4:30 pm
Sunrise in 12524 7:19 am
Sunrise in 12524 4:30 pm

Weather forecast for 12524

Forecast currently unavailable.

Current air quality in 12524

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 12524 Fair

Internet in 12524

In ZIP Code 12524, about 91.3% of households have a computer, while 89.8% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 12524

Females make up an estimated 47.2% of the overall population in ZIP Code 12524, while males comprise about 52.8%.

Health Insurance in 12524

Data is currently unavailable for health insurance in ZIP Code 12524.

Education levels in ZIP Code 12524

In ZIP Code 12524, 91.0% of the population graduated high school, while 35.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 16.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.7% in this Dutchess County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 12524

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 26.7%
Some college, no degree 19.6%
Associate's degree 9.4%
Bachelor's degree 19.0%
Graduate or professional degree 16.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 12524. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 12524

Residents of ZIP Code 12524 are older than average. The median age of 43.4 years in ZIP Code 12524 is approximately 13.91% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.3% of the population in 12524 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.1% of 12524 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 12524. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 12524

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.2%
5 to 9 years 4.3%
10 to 14 years 7.0%
15 to 19 years 3.7%
20 to 24 years 6.8%
25 to 34 years 12.4%
35 to 44 years 14.3%
45 to 54 years 13.9%
55 to 59 years 6.5%
60 to 64 years 6.9%
65 to 74 years 10.6%
75 to 84 years 6.3%
85 years and over 3.1%

Income in ZIP Code 12524

The median household income in ZIP Code 12524 is $82,196, while the region's mean household income is $98,367. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $38,774. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12524 of $38,774 is approximately 1.4% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 5.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 41.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.3% of the population in 12524 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.1% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.7% of 12524 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

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Total Income in 12524

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 9.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 16.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 11.2%
$200,000 or more per year 8.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 12524

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12524, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 13.9% of 12524 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12524 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (79.0%), followed by Black or African American (12.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 12524

Industry Percent
White 79.0%
Black or African American 12.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 7.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 4.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 12524

In ZIP Code 12524, 80.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.7% of homes. Lastly, 1.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Dutchess County region.

Language Spoken in 12524

Language Spoken Percent
English only 80.8%
Spanish 8.1%
Other Indo-European languages 6.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3.7%
Other languages 1.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 12524. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 12524

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12524, an estimated 18.1% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.4% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Dutchess County region.

Age of Housing in 12524

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 16.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 9.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 14.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 18.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 12.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 13.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 12524. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 12524 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12524 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.84 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.48% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.56% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 12524. This visualizes electricity rates in 12524 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 12524

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 12524 15.38¢/kWh 7.86¢/kWh 2.24¢/kWh
New York 24.98¢/kWh 20.52¢/kWh 9.35¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 12524

Month ZIP Code 12524 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.79 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.6 3 6.31
Mar 5.22 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.13 5.13 7.3
May 5.71 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.64 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.84 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.59 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.38 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.32 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.76 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.07 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 12524. This visualizes solar power levels in 12524 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 12524

In 12524, 55.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.5 minutes. Approximately 25.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12524 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.8% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 12524 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 12524. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 12524

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.4%
Construction 5.4%
Manufacturing 8.0%
Wholesale trade 2.3%
Retail trade 11.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.2%
Information 2.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 10.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 25.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.2%
Other services, except public administration 4.2%
Public administration 4.5%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 12524 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 12524, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 12524 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Dutchess County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 12524. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 12524

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 73
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 33
Debt collection 12
Checking or savings account 5
Mortgage 5
Other 8
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 12524

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 43
Improper use of your report 38
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 20
Written notification about debt 12
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 6
Other 17
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 12524. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.