ZIP Code 12538 Demographics & Data

About Hyde Park, NY (ZIP Code 12538)

New York

In-depth Statistics and Demographics About 12538

The 12538 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Hyde Park, NY (Dutchess County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 14,081. Median househould income in this region is $75,297, while about 8% of the population lives below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 12538 has a median age of approximately 38.9 years, with 24.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 29.9% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $36,015.

Population in 12538

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 12538 is 14,081.

Hyde Park, NY

The 12538 ZIP Code is associated with Hyde Park, NY in Dutchess County.

Area Codes associated with 12538

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 12538 include 845.

Sunrise / Sunset in 12538

Sunrise: 6:44 am
Sunset: 4:35 pm
Sunrise in 12538 6:44 am
Sunrise in 12538 4:35 pm

Weather forecast for 12538

This Afternoon's forecast for 12538: Cloudy, with a high near 41. East wind around 2 mph.

Current air quality in 12538

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 12538 Fair

Internet in 12538

In ZIP Code 12538, about 90.5% of households have a computer, while 87.6% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 12538

Females make up an estimated 51.8% of the overall population in ZIP Code 12538, while males comprise about 48.2%.

Health Insurance in 12538

Approximately 6.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 12538 (Hyde Park, NY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 12538

In ZIP Code 12538, 91.5% of the population graduated high school, while 29.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.3% in this Dutchess County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 12538

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30.3%
Some college, no degree 19.2%
Associate's degree 12.1%
Bachelor's degree 16.8%
Graduate or professional degree 13.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 12538. 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 12538

Residents of ZIP Code 12538 are older than average. The median age of 38.9 years in ZIP Code 12538 is approximately 2.1% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 11.8% of the population in 12538 falls in the age group 15 to 19 years, while an estimated 11.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 12538 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 12538. 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 12538

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.3%
5 to 9 years 4.7%
10 to 14 years 4.1%
15 to 19 years 11.8%
20 to 24 years 10.2%
25 to 34 years 11.5%
35 to 44 years 7.9%
45 to 54 years 11.3%
55 to 59 years 7.7%
60 to 64 years 7.3%
65 to 74 years 10.3%
75 to 84 years 6.8%
85 years and over 2.2%

Income in ZIP Code 12538

The median household income in ZIP Code 12538 is $75,297, while the region's mean household income is $95,789. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $36,015. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12538 of $36,015 is approximately 8.42% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 7.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 17.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.5% of the population in 12538 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.9% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 4.3% of 12538 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 12538. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 12538

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 20.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 7.2%
$200,000 or more per year 6.6%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 12538

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12538, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 12.4% of 12538 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12538 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (83.2%), followed by Black or African American (8.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 12538

Industry Percent
White 83.2%
Black or African American 8.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 5.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 4.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 12538

In ZIP Code 12538, 85.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.9% 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 12538

Language Spoken Percent
English only 85.8%
Spanish 7.1%
Other Indo-European languages 3.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3.0%
Other languages 0.9%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 12538. 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 12538

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12538, an estimated 23.3% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 21.8% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Dutchess County region.

Age of Housing in 12538

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 8.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 14.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 21.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 23.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 12538. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 12538 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 12538. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 12538

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 12538 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12538 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12538 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 12538

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 12538. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 12538. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 12538

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 12538 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12538 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.81 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.75% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.01% 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 12538. This visualizes electricity rates in 12538 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 12538

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 12538 15.38¢/kWh 7.86¢/kWh 2.24¢/kWh
New York 25.21¢/kWh 20.08¢/kWh 9.88¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 12538

Month ZIP Code 12538 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.86 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.51 3 6.31
Mar 5.03 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.29 5.13 7.3
May 5.57 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.42 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.94 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.78 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.37 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.24 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.59 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.13 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 12538. This visualizes solar power levels in 12538 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 12538

In 12538, 56.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.6 minutes. Approximately 26.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12538 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.6% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.5% of 12538 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 12538. 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 12538

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.5%
Construction 5.5%
Manufacturing 5.2%
Wholesale trade 1.8%
Retail trade 12.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.5%
Information 2.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 26.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 13.6%
Other services, except public administration 5.5%
Public administration 5.2%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 12538 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 12538, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 12538 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services 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 12538. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 12538

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 9
Credit reporting or credit repair services 6
Mortgage 3
Credit card 2
Credit card or prepaid card 2
Other 2
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 12538

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 6
Improper use of your report 4
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 4
Problem when making payments 2
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 2
Other 6
* 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 12538. 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.