ZIP Code 12590, New York
ZIP Code 12590 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 12590 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Dutchess County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 35,712. The land area covers 34.83 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,712 | ±942 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 47.2 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 14,540 | ±518 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 14,866 | ±542 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 14,540 | ±518 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 326 | ±173 |
| Median Home Value | $400,300 | ±$10,903 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,747 | ±$87 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $102,285 | ±$6,602 |
| Per Capita Income | $50,751 | ±$1,873 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | ±0.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,413 | ±317 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 18,752 | ±878 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.6% | ±4.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 299,963 (2024)
ID: 170418
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
27 HIGH ST, POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | MILLBROOK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LAGRANGEVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | POUGHKEEPSIE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MAHOPAC, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NEWBURGH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BEACON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | POUGHQUAG, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BREWSTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | FISHKILL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | BREWSTER, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Vassar College
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College | 6.3 mi away | 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12604 |
8454377000
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GRINNELL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 2642 EAST MAIN STREET, WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY, 12590 |
(845) 297-3428
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Mount Saint Mary College
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College | 8.6 mi away | 330 Powell Avenue, Newburgh, NY, 12550 |
8455610800
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MARLBORO FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 1251 ROUTE 9W, MARLBORO, NY, 12542 |
(845) 236-7272
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Dutchess Community College
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College | 8.9 mi away | 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601-1595 |
8454318000
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BLODGETT MEMORIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT OF FISHKILL
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 37 BROAD STREET, FISHKILL, NY, 12524 |
(845) 896-9215
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Marist University
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College | 8.9 mi away | 3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601 |
8455753000
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BOARDMAN ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 141 BOARDMAN ROAD, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY, 12603 |
(845) 485-3445
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Orange Ulster BOCES
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College Vocational | 9.0 mi away | 3 Washington Center, Newburgh, NY, 12550 |
845781671510800
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EAST FISHKILL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 348 ROUTE 376, HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY, 12533 |
(845) 221-9943
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at POUGHKEEPSIE DUTCHESS CO AP, NY US, located 2.1 miles from ZCTA5 12590. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.0° | 18.2° | 27.1° | 2.82" | — |
| February | 38.9° | 19.5° | 29.2° | 2.21" | — |
| March | 47.9° | 27.4° | 37.6° | 3.09" | — |
| April | 60.6° | 37.5° | 49.0° | 3.62" | — |
| May | 71.3° | 47.7° | 59.5° | 3.47" | — |
| June | 79.8° | 57.1° | 68.4° | 3.91" | — |
| July | 84.8° | 62.3° | 73.6° | 3.78" | — |
| August | 82.8° | 60.7° | 71.7° | 4.28" | — |
| September | 75.3° | 52.5° | 63.9° | 4.33" | — |
| October | 63.3° | 41.1° | 52.2° | 3.73" | — |
| November | 51.4° | 31.6° | 41.5° | 3.27" | — |
| December | 40.5° | 23.8° | 32.1° | 3.39" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Corner CDP | CDP | 0.9 mi | — |
| Wappingers Falls village | Village | 1.5 mi | — |
| New Hackensack CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| New Hamburg CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Red Oaks Mill CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Brinckerhoff CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 12590. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.