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Poughkeepsie, NY
City in Dutchess County, New York. ZIP codes: 12601.
Population
31,958
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
6,212
ZIP codes
1
Poughkeepsie and its ZIP codes
Poughkeepsie at a glance
- Poughkeepsie is about 15 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 39th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $60,741, 29% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $283,700 (33% below New York) and median rent is $1,400 a month.
Local data for Poughkeepsie, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Poughkeepsie, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,741
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$283,700
Median rent
$1,400/mo
Homeownership
38.8%
Bachelor's or higher
31.9%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,281), Italian Americans (3,099), Irish Americans (2,636).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dutchess County. PPP loans are for Poughkeepsie.
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
$1.9B
FY 2026, $6,559 per person
PPP loans
$135M
1,318 loans, 15,639 jobs reported
How people get to work
Poughkeepsie, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.5%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit6.0%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Poughkeepsie, 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° / 19°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone71 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Poughkeepsie, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Poughkeepsie
1 in or overlapping Poughkeepsie. Population shown
Cities near Poughkeepsie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Vassar CollegeCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Marist CollegeCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.3 |
| HighlandCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 5.4 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3.4 |
| SpackenkillCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.8 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3.7 |
| Crown HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.8 |
| MacDonnell HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.6 |
| TitusvilleCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Red Oaks MillCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.4 |
| HavilandCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 4.9 |
| New HackensackCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.1 |
| ClintondaleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Pleasant ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.1 |
| MarlboroCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Poughkeepsie, NY in?
- Poughkeepsie is in Dutchess County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Poughkeepsie, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Poughkeepsie include 12601.
- What is the population of Poughkeepsie, NY?
- About 31,958 people live in Poughkeepsie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Poughkeepsie?
- Nearby places include Arlington (1.3 mi), Vassar College (1.7 mi), Marist College (2 mi), Highland (2.7 mi), Fairview (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023