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ZIP Code 12592
Wassaic, NY, Dutchess County
Population
1,226
Land area
14.9sq mi
People per sq mi
83
City
Wassaic
ZIP 12592 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 12592 at a glance
- ZIP 12592 (Wassaic) is 80% less dense than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,696 a year, 17% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $267,500 (37% below New York) and median rent is $858 a month.
Local data for ZIP 12592
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 12592, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,696
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$267,500
Median rent
$858/mo
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
31.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
32
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
182
$11.24M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.93M
27 loans
Campaign donations
$1.31M
67% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 12592, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 12592, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.3%
U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 12592
ZIP codes near 12592
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 12522Dover Plains | 4.4 mi | 37.5 |
| 12501Amenia | 4.6 mi | 32.4 |
| 06757Gaylordsville | 5.5 mi | 30.3 |
| 12545Millbrook | 6.4 mi | 56.7 |
| 06069Sharon | 7.5 mi | 52.2 |
| 12594Wingdale | 8.1 mi | 23.1 |
| 06785New Preston | 8.3 mi | 15.6 |
| 12585Millbrook | 8.6 mi | 4.7 |
| 06754Cornwall Bridge | 8.9 mi | 30.1 |
| 06755Gaylordsville | 10 mi | 5 |
| 06753Cornwall | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| 12581Pine Plains | 11 mi | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 12592?
- ZIP code 12592 is in Wassaic, NY (Dutchess County).
- What county is ZIP code 12592 in?
- ZIP code 12592 is mostly in Dutchess County, New York.
- How many people live in ZIP code 12592?
- About 1,226 people live in the 12592 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.