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Household size in ZIP 12571
| Period | ZIP 12571 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.87 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.92 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.88 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.85 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 12571 are small: just 2.35 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.56 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 12571
| Period | ZIP 12571 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 38.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.8 | 40.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.8, ZIP 12571 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 40 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 12571
| Period | ZIP 12571 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 10.8% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 9.9% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 9.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.7% of households in ZIP 12571, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points, even as the national share fell.
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 12571
Renters in ZIP 12571
| Period | ZIP 12571 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 29.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 30.5% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 32.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +2.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 12571 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (35.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.2 points, even as the national share rose.
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 12571
| Period | ZIP 12571 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 11.2% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 8.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 12571 is close to the national rate: 10.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Poughkeepsie area as a whole (8.0%). Vacancy has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 12571
| Period | ZIP 12571 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1968 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1970 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1971 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1974 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 12571 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
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 12571
| Period | ZIP 12571 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $741 | $1,135 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,078 | $1,260 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,223 | $1,393 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,810 | $1,742 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,070 | +$607 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 12571 costs $1,810 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,070 a month since 2006–10, up 144%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 40.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the south.
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 12571
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 12571
| Period | ZIP 12571 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2% | 29.4% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.1% | 30.3% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.8% | 32.1% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.2% | 35.1% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.0 pts | +5.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 12571: 54.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 13.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 12571
| Period | ZIP 12571 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.2% | 86.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 87.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 90.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 12571: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 12571
| Period | ZIP 12571 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 6.5% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 8.6% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 5.3% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 12571 runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 12571 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 12571 | 2.35 | 48.8 | 7.7% | 17.4% | 10.1% | 1975 | $1,810 | 54.2% | 95.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 12504 | 2.48 | 20.2 | 9.0% | 55.1% | 12.6% | 1938 | $1,405 | 89.0% | 99.4% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 12507 | 2.56 | 20.9 | 11.7% | 29.3% | 3.1% | 1938 | $2,075 | 74.2% | 97.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 12583 | 2.34 | 44.3 | 7.7% | 34.5% | 17.1% | 1966 | $1,523 | 51.8% | 95.4% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 12572 | 2.00 | 54.9 | 4.8% | 25.4% | 11.4% | 1968 | $1,652 | 51.0% | 95.5% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 12432 | 2.33 | 41.6 | 14.2% | 49.6% | 5.5% | 1976 | $1,819 | 30.7% | 93.3% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 12523 | 2.21 | 47.4 | 5.2% | 16.1% | 25.5% | 1967 | $1,507 | 36.4% | 91.5% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 12449 | 2.36 | 47.0 | 8.0% | 33.7% | 6.4% | 1972 | $1,504 | 26.3% | 92.8% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 12574 | 1.99 | 59.6 | 7.7% | 13.8% | 13.0% | 1962 | $1,812 | 59.3% | 96.6% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 12456 | 1.88 | 49.2 | 10.6% | 23.1% | 8.1% | 1962 | $1,214 | 28.2% | 88.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 12526 | 2.15 | 52.5 | 8.1% | 21.2% | 18.0% | 1966 | $1,407 | 45.0% | 93.9% | 4.0% |
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 12571. 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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