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Population and households in ZIP 10987
Household size in ZIP 10987
| Period | ZIP 10987 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.20 | 2.87 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.92 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.88 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.85 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 10987 is a place of small households, averaging 2.27 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 10987
| Period | ZIP 10987 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.9 | 38.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.9 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 40.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.9 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 10987 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has dropped from 46.7 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 10987
| Period | ZIP 10987 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 10.8% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 9.9% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in ZIP 10987, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 10987
Renters in ZIP 10987
| Period | ZIP 10987 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 29.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 30.5% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 32.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | +2.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 10987 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 23.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 10987
| Period | ZIP 10987 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 11.2% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 8.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.4% of the housing in ZIP 10987, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 10987
| Period | ZIP 10987 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1968 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1970 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1971 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1974 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 10987 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 10987
| Period | ZIP 10987 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,242 | $1,135 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,327 | $1,260 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,448 | $1,393 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,639 | $1,742 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$397 | +$607 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 10987 costs $1,639 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Poughkeepsie area as a whole ($1,742). The typical renter here spends 46.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 10987
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 10987
| Period | ZIP 10987 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.2% | 29.4% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.0% | 30.3% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.2% | 32.1% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.0% | 35.1% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −17.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 10987 (37.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 10987
| Period | ZIP 10987 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.9% | 86.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 87.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 90.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 10987: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 10987
| Period | ZIP 10987 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.5% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 8.6% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.3% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 10987 runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 10987 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 10987 | 2.27 | 44.7 | 6.9% | 21.4% | 15.4% | 1963 | $1,639 | 37.0% | 97.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 10974 | 2.64 | 41.3 | 10.9% | 16.6% | 4.0% | 1963 | $2,490 | 46.9% | 91.5% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 10979 | 2.24 | 43.2 | 6.9% | 0.0% | 17.0% | 1961 | $1,551 | 28.6% | 100.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 10925 | 2.35 | 44.5 | 8.9% | 24.3% | 17.9% | 1953 | $1,528 | 33.6% | 96.4% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 10975 | 2.56 | 40.6 | 11.3% | 24.1% | 11.7% | 1968 | $2,165 | 38.4% | 95.2% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 10931 | 3.25 | 33.6 | 10.8% | 48.1% | 4.4% | 1940 | $2,239 | 28.6% | 88.7% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 07495 | 2.59 | 44.3 | 6.2% | 18.0% | 0.4% | 1958 | $1,787 | 40.2% | 91.7% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 10910 | 2.56 | 40.6 | 11.3% | 24.1% | 11.7% | 1968 | $2,165 | 38.4% | 95.2% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 10901 | 2.95 | 38.3 | 8.9% | 30.8% | 6.8% | 1971 | $2,000 | 46.9% | 89.3% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 07456 | 2.78 | 44.0 | 3.9% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1964 | $1,991 | 53.1% | 96.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 07421 | 2.48 | 46.0 | 4.0% | 12.0% | 11.4% | 1965 | $2,069 | 40.7% | 98.0% | 6.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 10987. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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