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Spackenkill, NY

Census-designated place in Dutchess County, New York.

Population

4,279

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

2,381

ZIP codes

0

Spackenkill and its ZIP codes

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Spackenkill at a glance

  • Spackenkill is about 5.7 times as dense as New York as a whole.
  • The median household income is $141,005, 64% above the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $440,500 (4% above New York).

Local data for Spackenkill, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Spackenkill, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$141,005

Poverty rate

1.8%

Median home value

$440,500

Homeownership

86.5%

Bachelor's or higher

67.5%

Median age

47.8

Average commute

30.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (671), Italian Americans (612), Puerto Ricans (474).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dutchess County. PPP loans are for Spackenkill.

Details

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

Dutchess County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Spackenkill, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.3%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit7.0%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home9.8%

Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Spackenkill, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

85° / 18°F

41.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Spackenkill, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.8%

U.S. 33.3% -8.5 pts

Diabetes

9.2%

U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts

Smoking

7.7%

U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.0%

U.S. 11.1% -7.1 pts

Cities near Spackenkill

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Crown HeightsCensus-designated place1.2 mi0.8
Red Oaks MillCensus-designated place1.8 mi2.4
Vassar CollegeCensus-designated place2.4 mi0.7
MiltonCensus-designated place2.5 mi3.7
TitusvilleCensus-designated place2.6 mi0.7
PoughkeepsieCity2.8 mi5.1
ArlingtonCensus-designated place3 mi0.6
New HackensackCensus-designated place3.2 mi2.1
Wappingers FallsVillage3.8 mi1.1
MarlboroCensus-designated place4.6 mi5
New HamburgCensus-designated place4.7 mi0.5
Myers CornerCensus-designated place4.9 mi8.5
Marist CollegeCensus-designated place4.9 mi0.3
MacDonnell HeightsCensus-designated place5 mi0.6
HighlandCensus-designated place5.4 mi5.4
FairviewCensus-designated place5.5 mi3.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Spackenkill, NY in?
Spackenkill is in Dutchess County, New York.
What is the population of Spackenkill, NY?
About 4,279 people live in Spackenkill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Spackenkill?
Nearby places include Crown Heights (1.2 mi), Red Oaks Mill (1.8 mi), Vassar College (2.4 mi), Milton (2.5 mi), Titusville (2.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023