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Population and households in ZIP 12601
Household size in ZIP 12601
| Period | ZIP 12601 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.87 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.92 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.88 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.85 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 12601 is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.45, as it has nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 12601
| Period | ZIP 12601 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 38.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.1 | 40.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 12601 is 38.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.6, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the south.
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 12601
| Period | ZIP 12601 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 10.8% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 9.9% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 9.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 9.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 12601 than nationally: 13.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 12601
Renters in ZIP 12601
| Period | ZIP 12601 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.8% | 29.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.1% | 30.5% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.1% | 32.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.7% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +2.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 12601: 55.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 39.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.1 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 12601
| Period | ZIP 12601 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 11.2% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 8.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 12601: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 5.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 12601
| Period | ZIP 12601 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1968 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1970 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1971 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1974 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 12601 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 12601
| Period | ZIP 12601 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,027 | $1,135 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,074 | $1,260 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,244 | $1,393 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,514 | $1,742 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$487 | +$607 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 12601 runs $1,514 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Poughkeepsie area ($1,742). Rent has climbed $487 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.5% 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 12601
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 12601
| Period | ZIP 12601 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 29.4% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 30.3% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 32.1% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.9% | 35.1% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +5.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 12601 (30.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
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 12601
| Period | ZIP 12601 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.9% | 86.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.8% | 87.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.2% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.3% | 90.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 12601 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 7.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 12601
| Period | ZIP 12601 | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 6.5% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 8.6% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 5.3% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 12601: 7.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.6 points since 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 12601 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 12601 | 2.38 | 38.1 | 13.0% | 55.7% | 5.8% | 1961 | $1,514 | 30.9% | 87.3% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 12604 | 2.88 | 20.3 | 4.5% | 66.2% | 17.4% | 1947 | $2,162 | 53.2% | 100.0% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 12603 | 2.51 | 43.3 | 9.8% | 27.9% | 3.2% | 1966 | $1,683 | 46.8% | 94.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 12528 | 2.40 | 45.2 | 7.3% | 32.0% | 9.1% | 1977 | $1,801 | 41.2% | 94.9% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 12547 | 2.41 | 47.2 | 12.4% | 28.3% | 6.5% | 1984 | $1,844 | 31.3% | 92.5% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 12538 | 2.36 | 43.4 | 6.3% | 32.9% | 5.0% | 1967 | $1,373 | 31.6% | 92.5% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 12569 | 2.49 | 44.7 | 7.8% | 30.1% | 4.4% | 1978 | $1,713 | 42.3% | 95.8% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 12493 | 2.43 | 42.5 | 2.3% | 24.8% | 22.7% | 1971 | $792 | 49.3% | 93.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 12515 | 2.59 | 41.4 | 10.0% | 30.4% | 10.6% | 1982 | $2,044 | 29.3% | 95.1% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 12542 | 2.63 | 44.0 | 12.3% | 27.5% | 10.3% | 1979 | $1,776 | 45.4% | 93.7% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 12429 | 2.40 | 43.4 | 2.5% | 22.9% | 22.0% | 1970 | $823 | 49.0% | 93.5% | 0.0% |
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 12601. 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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