Zip code 12604: Poughkeepsie, New York

Q: What city is zip code 12604?

12604 is assigned to Poughkeepsie, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 12604 in?

12604 is in Dutchess County, New York.

Q: What is the population of 12604?

About 2,316 people live in 12604, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 12604?

The closest zip codes to 12604 are 12601, 12603, 12547, 12528, 12569.

Residential delivery areaDutchess CountyEastern Time

Population

2,316

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

20.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.2 sq mi

12,385 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 12604

12604 is a dense urban zip code in Poughkeepsie, New York (Dutchess County), covering 0.2 sq mi of land. About 2,316 people live here, or 12,385 per square mile. The median resident is 20.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

100% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 9.1 minutes each way, and 25% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; education; and food service. 100% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often an Asian or Pacific Island language.

How 12604 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NY 14%1st of 1,679 in NY
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NY 52.1%13th of 1,579 in NY
Population density12,385/sq mi
94th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi176th of 1,693 in NY
Work from home24.5%
87th
U.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%174th of 1,685 in NY
Diversity index50.4
52nd
U.S. 61.4 · NY 65.5400th of 1,693 in NY
Foreign-born residents6.7%
37th
U.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%733rd of 1,693 in NY
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%991st of 1,685 in NY
Population2,316
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,366989th of 1,693 in NY
Unemployment rate1.7%
4th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%1,371st of 1,685 in NY
Per capita income$21,077
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NY $50,7121,645th of 1,690 in NY
Government workers5.9%
2nd
U.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%1,598th of 1,685 in NY
Median age20.3
1st
U.S. 38.9 · NY 39.81,673rd of 1,693 in NY
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%1,681st of 1,691 in NY
Homeownership rate0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%1,669th of 1,673 in NY
Average commute9.1 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NY 32.6 min1,617th of 1,618 in NY
Broadband access0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NY 90.8%1,672nd of 1,673 in NY
Uninsured rate0.8%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%1,469th of 1,689 in NY
Veterans0.2%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%1,617th of 1,693 in NY
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · NY 10%1,607th of 1,675 in NY
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%1,671st of 1,693 in NY
Residents under 180.6%
1st
U.S. 22% · NY 20.5%1,656th of 1,693 in NY
Median earnings per worker$4,133
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NY $55,3211,675th of 1,676 in NY
Healthcare workers1.6%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%1,588th of 1,685 in NY
Self-employed workers2.5%
1st
U.S. 10% · NY 9.7%1,573rd of 1,685 in NY

Measure	12604	Dutchess	NY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NY
Poverty rateWeakness	100%	8.4%	14%	12.5%	99th	1st of 1,679
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	52.4%	52.1%	51.1%	99th	13th of 1,579
Population density	12,385/sq mi	375/sq mi	421/sq mi	95/sq mi	94th	176th of 1,693
Work from home	24.5%	15.3%	14.9%	15.1%	87th	174th of 1,685
Diversity index	50.4	52.7	65.5	61.4	52nd	400th of 1,693
Foreign-born residents	6.7%	11.7%	22.8%	14.1%	37th	733rd of 1,693
Tech workers	1.4%	3.9%	3.5%	3.8%	20th	991st of 1,685
Population	2,316	298,220	19,852,366	334,922,499	4th	989th of 1,693
Unemployment rateStrength	1.7%	5.2%	6.4%	5.2%	4th	1,371st of 1,685
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,077	$53,683	$50,712	$44,673	3rd	1,645th of 1,690
Government workers	5.9%	17.5%	16.4%	14.5%	2nd	1,598th of 1,685
Median age	20.3	42.5	39.8	38.9	1st	1,673rd of 1,693
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	41.6%	40.2%	35.7%	1st	1,681st of 1,691
Homeownership rateWeakness	0%	69.2%	54.3%	65.2%	1st	1,669th of 1,673
Average commuteStrength	9.1 min	31.2 min	32.6 min	26.4 min	1st	1,617th of 1,618
Broadband accessWeakness	0%	93.5%	90.8%	91%	1st	1,672nd of 1,673
Uninsured rateStrength	0.8%	3.9%	5.1%	8.4%	1st	1,469th of 1,689
Veterans	0.2%	4.8%	3.7%	6.2%	1st	1,617th of 1,693
Housing vacancy	0%	5.6%	10%	10.1%	1st	1,607th of 1,675
Residents 65 and older	0%	19.1%	17.9%	17.2%	1st	1,671st of 1,693
Residents under 18	0.6%	18.4%	20.5%	22%	1st	1,656th of 1,693
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$4,133	$58,100	$55,321	$49,666	1st	1,675th of 1,676
Healthcare workers	1.6%	10.8%	11.8%	9.7%	1st	1,588th of 1,685
Self-employed workers	2.5%	9.9%	9.7%	10%	1st	1,573rd of 1,685

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

98%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

20.3

Under 18

0.6%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White68%
Black6%
Hispanic12%
Asian10%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

50.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

27.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

100%

Other

Households

Households: 65
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 0%
Married couples: 0%
Living alone: 0%
Veterans (of adults): 0.2%
Male / female: 38% / 62%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

100%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

12604

—

Dutchess Co.

$99,478

New York

$85,974

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,077

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

100%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

—

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

12604

—

Dutchess Co.

$400,600

New York

$423,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

12604

—

Dutchess Co.

$1,582

New York

$1,621

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

2–4 units

100%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 65
Owner-occupied: 0%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

55%

Bicycle

Worked from home

24%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

41%

10–19

52%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

9.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

29%

Education

17%

Food service

13%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Arts, media and sports

Business and finance

Sales

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Management

Construction and repair

Healthcare

Computer and math

Production

0.9%

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

65%

Restaurants and hotels

15%

Retail

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Health care and social assistance

Other services

Information

Manufacturing

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$4,133

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

42.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	12604	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$3,595	$74,888
Service	$5,762	$26,804
Sales and office	$4,209	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

100%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 0%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 0%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Poughkeepsie
State: New York
County: Dutchess County
Center point: 41.6884° N, 73.8945° W
Land area: 0.2 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Vassar College (unincorporated)100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 12604

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
12601	Poughkeepsie, NY	1.6 mi	44,164	$63,652	$301,700
12603	Poughkeepsie, NY	1.8 mi	42,304	$103,538	$368,900
12547	Milton, NY	5.1 mi	3,144	$88,778	$377,200
12528	Highland, NY	5.5 mi	13,827	$92,462	$366,400
12569	Pleasant Valley, NY	6.1 mi	9,837	$100,846	$380,100
12590	Wappingers Falls, NY	6.4 mi	35,712	$102,285	$400,300
12510	Billings, NY · PO box	6.9 mi	—	—	—
12538	Hyde Park, NY	7.2 mi	14,391	$86,230	$322,100
12537	Hughsonville, NY · PO box	7.6 mi	—	—	—
12542	Marlboro, NY	8.1 mi	5,612	$121,378	$416,000
12493	West Park, NY	8.4 mi	526	$105,617	$110,300
12515	Clintondale, NY	8.8 mi	1,492	$103,500	$339,100

Questions about 12604

What city is zip code 12604?

12604 is assigned to Poughkeepsie, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 12604 in?

12604 is in Dutchess County, New York.

What is the population of 12604?

About 2,316 people live in 12604, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 12604 in?

12604 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 12604?

The closest zip codes to 12604 are 12601, 12603, 12547, 12528, 12569.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12604, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.