12564 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 12564, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

12564 is a zip code in Dutchess County, New York, which covers Beekman, Dover, and Pawling, with a total population of 7,945 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 12564 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 12564.

The estimated population of people living in 12564 is 7,945, with a median age of 47.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 12564 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,945
+3.05%
+11.92%
2020
7,710
+2.13%
-
2019
7,549
+7.92%
-
2018
6,995
 -1.46% -
2017
7,099
 - -

Population of 12564 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 12564 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
78.1%
80.2%
 -2.62%
Black/African American
2.6%
3%
 -13.33%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
15.6%
13%
 +20.00%
Asian
1.7%
1.3%
 +30.77%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
2.5%
 -60.00%
Other
1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 12564 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 12564 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 12564 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 12564 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.2 -2.28% 46.1 -0.43% 48.9 -1.01%
2020 48.3 +7.57% 46.3 +17.51% 49.4 +2.92%
2019 44.9 -1.1% 39.4 -2.23% 48 -1.84%
2018 45.4 -2.37% 40.3 -6.28% 48.9 -1.81%
2017 46.5 - 43 - 49.8 -

The median age of the 12564 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 12564 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 9 257 +41.77% 285 +68.18% 342 519
10 to 19 640 -5.23% 450 +5.96% 590 475
20 to 29 440 0.74% 278 3.28% 440 274
30 to 39 310 +45.96% 267 +19.18% 453 321
40 to 49 479 -9.6% 545 -8.68% 433 498
50 to 59 572 +24.4% 725 +19.94% 710 862
60 to 69 518 +41.59% 425 +11.35% 753 470
70+ 258 +35.38% 650 -33.74% 351 454

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 12564 zip code is $106,850.00.

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 12564.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $98,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $131,400.00
  • 65 and over
    $62,375.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 12564 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 12564, 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 12564 is currently $132,064.00.

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.

15.52% of households in 12564 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 12564 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.47%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.51%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.47%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.73%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.96%
  • $200,000 or more
    15.52%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 12564 is $48,077.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 12564 by the total population of 12564.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 12564 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 12564 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
    15.83%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.76%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.05%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.10%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 12564 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 12564 zip over the age of 16 is 6,481.

Of those people, a total of 63.90% 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 12564 is 61.70%.

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 12564 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 462 22.50% 19.20%
20 to 24 years 428 84.30% 10.80%
25 to 29 years 286 98.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 326 79.40% 6.60%
35 to 44 years 840 90.20% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 1,356 82.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 755 74.60% 4.30%
60 to 64 years 625 69.60% 1.40%
65 to 74 years 873 27.50% 1.70%
75 years and over 530 4.70% 8.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 12564. 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 5,522 63.10% 2.70%
Black or African American 261 77.80% 10.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 76 92.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 5 0.00% 0.00%
Other 363 49.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 254 79.10% 11.40%
Hispanic or Latino 938 71.90% 6.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,161 62.80% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 12564 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 12564 is 4,000, with median earnings of $55,377.00.

Women in 12564 are earning approximately 89.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,000 $55,377.00
Male 2,387 $57,070.00
Female 1,613 $51,215.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 12564 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 601 $99,261.00
Business and Financial 188 $65,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 152 $101,542.00
Architecture and Engineering 43 $105,208.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $0.00
Community and Social Service 96 $31,534.00
Legal 44 $85,781.00
Educational and Library 226 $80,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 111 $21,789.00
Healthcare Practitioners 177 $127,083.00
Healthcare Support 68 $35,161.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $9,545.00
Law Enforcement 21 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 242 $26,346.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 214 $39,107.00
Personal Care and Service 154 $14,427.00
Sales 283 $41,326.00
Office and Administrative Support 428 $44,955.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 181 $48,233.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 158 $60,938.00
Production 240 $38,958.00
Transportation and Material Moving 188 $56,442.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 12564 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 12564.

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 397 $108,542.00 204 $98,409.00
Business and Financial 85 $73,036.00 103 $61,484.00
Computer and Mathematical 130 $102,000.00 22 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $106,250.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 77 $31,222.00 19 $108,125.00
Legal 19 $79,375.00 25 $86,016.00
Educational and Library 98 $88,906.00 128 $32,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 87 $21,875.00 24 $19,286.00
Healthcare Practitioners 44 $243,409.00 133 $104,191.00
Healthcare Support 31 $0.00 37 $21,927.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 136 $23,750.00 106 $27,986.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 156 $48,625.00 58 $9,405.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $5,481.00 121 $14,974.00
Sales 177 $42,008.00 106 $14,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 59 $43,958.00 369 $45,288.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 173 $47,888.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 158 $60,938.00 0 $0.00
Production 147 $39,148.00 93 $38,661.00
Transportation and Material Moving 176 $57,019.00 12 $0.00

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 2,855 households in 12564, with an average household size of 2.74 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 2,126 families living in the 12564 zip code with an average family size of 3.17 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 12564:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,743 136 247 729
Average Household Size 3.35 3.18 2.77 1.19
Total Families 1,743 136 247 0
Average Household Size 3.3 2.68 2.56 0

Poverty

Of the 2,126 families living in 12564, 4.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 12564:

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 3,156 housing units in 12564.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,855 90.46%
Vacant 301 9.54%

20.98% of the total 3,156 housing units in 12564 are rental units. This is approximately 662 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,153 are occupied by the owner - or 68.22% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 12564 is $1,197.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 12564 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
    40
  • Less than $500
    37
  • $500 to $999
    179
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    267
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    108
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    38
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    33
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 12564 is $346,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 12564 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    27
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    111
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    647
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,061
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    203
  • $1,000,000 or more
    93

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 12564. The chart below shows the number of properties in 12564 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    720
  • 1940 to 1949
    115
  • 1950 to 1959
    285
  • 1960 to 1969
    330
  • 1970 to 1979
    378
  • 1980 to 1989
    416
  • 1990 to 1999
    425
  • 2000 to 2009
    402
  • 2010 to 2013
    85
  • 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 12564 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    188
  • 1 vehicle available
    805
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,064
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    798

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 12564 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 12564 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 12564.

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
    96
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    459
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    393
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    173
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    381
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    124
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    415
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    90
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    192
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    424
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    564
  • 90 or more minutes
    270

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 12564 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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