12522 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 12522, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

12522 is a zip code in Dutchess County, New York, which covers Amenia, Dover, Union Vale, and Washington, with a total population of 4,834 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 12522 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 12522.

The estimated population of people living in 12522 is 4,834, with a median age of 41.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 12522 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,834
 -1.71% -1.49%
2020
4,918
+5.56%
-
2019
4,659
 -3.6% -
2018
4,833
 -1.51% -
2017
4,907
 - -

Population of 12522 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 12522 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
81.8%
88.1%
 -7.15%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
11.9%
9.2%
 +29.35%
Asian
1.9%
2%
 -5.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.1%
0.3%
 +1,266.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 12522 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 12522 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 12522 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 12522 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.5 -6.32% 40.9 -1.45% 44 -5.38%
2020 44.3 -9.41% 41.5 -13.54% 46.5 -7.92%
2019 48.9 +4.94% 48 +2.78% 50.5 +9.07%
2018 46.6 +1.53% 46.7 +1.3% 46.3 +2.21%
2017 45.9 - 46.1 - 45.3 -

The median age of the 12522 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 12522 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 136 +25.22% 270 4.39% 149 262
10 to 19 364 55.38% 239 4.01% 216 226
20 to 29 383 +22.1% 238 +79.15% 463 405
30 to 39 174 +46.56% 175 +64.41% 248 273
40 to 49 481 -43.74% 468 -42.38% 301 274
50 to 59 370 -25.33% 301 +55.24% 282 503
60 to 69 283 +23.87% 261 +10.07% 355 281
70+ 377 -52.36% 387 4.08% 211 385

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 12522 zip code is $66,283.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 12522.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $110,658.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,725.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 12522 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 12522, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 12522 is currently $83,391.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.37% of households in 12522 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 12522 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.32%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.97%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.74%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.71%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.77%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.37%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 12522 is $33,219.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 12522 by the total population of 12522.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 12522 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 12522 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.59%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.91%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.81%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.43%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 12522 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 12522 zip over the age of 16 is 4,132.

Of those people, a total of 65.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 12522 is 59.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 12522 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 151 70.90% 38.30%
20 to 24 years 275 76.40% 31.00%
25 to 29 years 593 85.70% 18.30%
30 to 34 years 241 93.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 602 75.70% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 551 78.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 487 77.40% 4.20%
60 to 64 years 376 73.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 478 20.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 378 2.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 12522. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,941 65.30% 9.10%
Black or African American 22 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 41 43.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 72 73.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 56 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 343 64.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,675 65.40% 9.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 12522 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 12522 is 2,464, with median earnings of $42,121.00.

Women in 12522 are earning approximately 89.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,464 $42,121.00
Male 1,210 $45,406.00
Female 1,254 $40,765.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 12522 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 85 $101,583.00
Business and Financial 73 $85,052.00
Computer and Mathematical 37 $101,012.00
Architecture and Engineering 36 $103,409.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 297 $46,067.00
Legal 50 $0.00
Educational and Library 96 $72,578.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 27 $76,563.00
Healthcare Practitioners 96 $52,885.00
Healthcare Support 22 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 85 $97,214.00
Food Preparation and Serving 165 $12,736.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 145 $23,036.00
Personal Care and Service 167 $11,324.00
Sales 179 $34,968.00
Office and Administrative Support 270 $46,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 145 $83,438.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 102 $41,824.00
Production 83 $49,926.00
Transportation and Material Moving 215 $40,969.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 12522 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 12522.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 43 $101,583.00 42 $133,750.00
Business and Financial 21 $0.00 52 $69,688.00
Computer and Mathematical 37 $101,012.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $102,727.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 108 $0.00 189 $45,935.00
Legal 0 $0.00 50 $0.00
Educational and Library 36 $0.00 60 $73,438.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 21 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 16 $0.00 80 $37,045.00
Healthcare Support 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 85 $97,214.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 63 $0.00 102 $12,391.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 131 $27,578.00 14 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 159 $11,423.00
Sales 84 $40,924.00 95 $33,237.00
Office and Administrative Support 69 $80,288.00 201 $45,118.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 30 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 145 $83,438.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 102 $41,824.00 0 $0.00
Production 58 $62,500.00 25 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 96 $40,244.00 119 $41,589.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,862 households in 12522, with an average household size of 2.56 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,260 families living in the 12522 zip code with an average family size of 3.01 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 12522:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 810 29 421 602
Average Household Size 3.03 2.93 3.7 1.12
Total Families 810 29 421 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.31 3.03 0

Poverty

Of the 1,260 families living in 12522, 17.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 12522:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,118 housing units in 12522.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,862 87.91%
Vacant 256 12.09%

32.39% of the total 2,118 housing units in 12522 are rental units. This is approximately 686 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,131 are occupied by the owner - or 53.40% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 12522 is $933.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 12522 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    45
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    355
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    111
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    165
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    55
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 12522 is $234,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 12522 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    241
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    32
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    157
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    400
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    266
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    27
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 12522. The chart below shows the number of properties in 12522 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    340
  • 1940 to 1949
    66
  • 1950 to 1959
    322
  • 1960 to 1969
    285
  • 1970 to 1979
    479
  • 1980 to 1989
    224
  • 1990 to 1999
    208
  • 2000 to 2009
    168
  • 2010 to 2013
    26
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 12522 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    104
  • 1 vehicle available
    546
  • 2 vehicles available
    746
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    466

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 12522 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 12522 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 12522.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    152
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    171
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    140
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    163
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    151
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    130
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    333
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    50
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    152
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    412
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    286
  • 90 or more minutes
    166

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 12522 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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