ZIP Code 12601 Demographics & Data

About Poughkeepsie, NY (ZIP Code 12601)

New York

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 12601

The 12601 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 41,392. About 16.3% of residents in ZIP Code 12601 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 34.8 years. Approximately 23.9% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $27,881. The median household income is $48,132, while about 12% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 12601

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 12601 is 41,392.

Poughkeepsie, NY

The 12601 ZIP Code is associated with Poughkeepsie, NY in Dutchess County.

Area Codes associated with 12601

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 12601 include 845, and 914.

Sunrise / Sunset in 12601

Sunrise: 6:44 am
Sunset: 4:35 pm
Sunrise in 12601 6:44 am
Sunrise in 12601 4:35 pm

Weather forecast for 12601

This Afternoon's forecast for 12601: Sunny. High near 46, with temperatures falling to around 40 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Current air quality in 12601

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 12601 Fair

Internet in 12601

In ZIP Code 12601, about 87.1% of households have a computer, while 81.5% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 12601

Males make up an estimated 48.9% of the overall population in ZIP Code 12601, while females comprise about 51.1%.

Health Insurance in 12601

Approximately 9.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 12601 (Poughkeepsie, NY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 12601

In ZIP Code 12601, 85.2% of the population graduated high school, while 23.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.1% in this Dutchess County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 12601

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 27.1%
Some college, no degree 23.8%
Associate's degree 10.4%
Bachelor's degree 14.1%
Graduate or professional degree 9.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 12601. 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 12601

Residents of ZIP Code 12601 are younger than average. The median age of 34.8 years in ZIP Code 12601 is approximately 8.66% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.7% of the population in 12601 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 12601 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 12601. 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 12601

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.7%
5 to 9 years 4.6%
10 to 14 years 5.2%
15 to 19 years 9.7%
20 to 24 years 10.3%
25 to 34 years 14.7%
35 to 44 years 12.6%
45 to 54 years 12.5%
55 to 59 years 6.7%
60 to 64 years 4.6%
65 to 74 years 7.7%
75 to 84 years 3.7%
85 years and over 1.9%

Income in ZIP Code 12601

The median household income in ZIP Code 12601 is $48,132, while the region's mean household income is $67,573. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,881. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12601 of $27,881 is approximately 29.1% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 11.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately22.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.8% of the population in 12601 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.9% of 12601 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 12601. 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 12601

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 8.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 15.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.0%
$200,000 or more per year 3.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 12601

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12601, 92.8% is one race, while 7.2% are two or more races. Approximately 14.9% of 12601 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12601 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (60.6%), followed by Black or African American (34.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 12601

Industry Percent
White 60.6%
Black or African American 34.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 7.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 12601

In ZIP Code 12601, 82.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 10.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes. Lastly, 2.3% 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 12601

Language Spoken Percent
English only 82.7%
Spanish 10.1%
Other Indo-European languages 3.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.3%
Other languages 2.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 12601. 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 12601

The median home value in ZIP Code 12601 in July 2024 comes in at $369,095. The July 2024 value is approximately 4% higher than the $353,677 median value in February 2024, and 8% higher than the $342,791 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12601, an estimated 30.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.4% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Dutchess County region.

Home Values in 12601

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $369,095
Jun 2024 $366,641
May 2024 $363,450
Apr 2024 $359,749
Mar 2024 $356,171
Feb 2024 $353,677
Jan 2024 $351,885
Dec 2023 $350,092
Nov 2023 $348,161
Oct 2023 $346,370
Sep 2023 $344,704
Aug 2023 $342,791

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 12601. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 12601

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 4.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 8.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 14.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 9.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 30.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 12601. 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 12601 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 12601. 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 12601

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 12601 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12601 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12601 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 12601

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 12601. 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 12601. 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 12601

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 12601 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12601 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 12601. This visualizes electricity rates in 12601 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 12601

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 12601 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 12601

Month ZIP Code 12601 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.91 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.58 3 6.31
Mar 4.94 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.46 5.13 7.3
May 5.66 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.61 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.03 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.71 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.24 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.39 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.53 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.04 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 12601. This visualizes solar power levels in 12601 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 12601

In 12601, 64.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.9 minutes. Approximately 32.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12601 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.2% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 12601 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 12601. 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 12601

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.6%
Construction 4.6%
Manufacturing 5.3%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Retail trade 12.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.3%
Information 1.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 32.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 13.2%
Other services, except public administration 6.0%
Public administration 4.0%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 12601 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 12601, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 12601 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 12601. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 12601

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 287
Credit reporting or credit repair services 171
Debt collection 58
Checking or savings account 18
Mortgage 17
Other 37
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 12601

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 201
Improper use of your report 156
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 47
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 46
Attempts to collect debt not owed 37
Other 101
* 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 12601. 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.