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Amenia, NY
Census-designated place in Dutchess County, New York. ZIP codes: 12501.
Population
977
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
803
ZIP codes
1
Amenia and its ZIP codes
Amenia at a glance
- Amenia is 91% denser than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,813, 13% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $293,300 (31% below New York) and median rent is $1,737 a month.
Local data for Amenia, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Amenia, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,813
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$293,300
Median rent
$1,737/mo
Homeownership
53.5%
Bachelor's or higher
29.5%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (279), Guatemalan Americans (164), Italian Americans (130).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dutchess County. PPP loans are for Amenia.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,404
116,699 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,190
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.94B
FY 2026, $6,559 per person
PPP loans
$7.58M
79 loans, 736 jobs reported
How people get to work
Amenia, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.1%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit3.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Amenia, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,625
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,124
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 16°F
45.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Amenia, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Amenia
1 in or overlapping Amenia. Population shown
Cities near Amenia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WassaicCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Sharon, CTCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3 |
| MillertonVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Dover PlainsCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| MillbrookVillage | 8.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Cornwall Bridge, CTCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.1 |
| Lakeville, CTCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 3.8 |
| West Cornwall, CTCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Pine PlainsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Cornwall, CTCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Falls Village, CTCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Salt PointCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Gaylordsville, CTCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| WingdaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| New Preston, CTCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.3 |
| Pleasant ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Amenia, NY in?
- Amenia is in Dutchess County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Amenia, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Amenia include 12501.
- What is the population of Amenia, NY?
- About 977 people live in Amenia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Amenia?
- Nearby places include Wassaic (3.1 mi), Sharon, CT (4.5 mi), Millerton (7.3 mi), Dover Plains (7.7 mi), Millbrook (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023