12603 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 12603, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

12603 is a zip code in Dutchess County, New York, which covers Hyde Park, La Grange, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, and Wappinger, with a total population of 41,610 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 12603 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 12603.

The estimated population of people living in 12603 is 41,610, with a median age of 44.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 12603 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
41,610
 -1.26% -3.93%
2020
42,140
 -0.94% -
2019
42,540
 -0.12% -
2018
42,589
 -1.67% -
2017
43,311
 - -

Population of 12603 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 12603 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
68.5%
68.1%
 +0.59%
Black/African American
10.5%
13.7%
 -23.36%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
12.5%
11%
 +13.64%
Asian
5.3%
5.1%
 +3.92%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
1.6%
 +62.50%
Other
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 12603 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 12603 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 12603 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 12603 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.8 +2.05% 42.5 +0.24% 46.2 +2.9%
2020 43.9 +2.09% 42.4 +1.19% 44.9 +2.75%
2019 43 +2.38% 41.9 +1.45% 43.7 +2.34%
2018 42 +1.45% 41.3 +0.24% 42.7 +2.89%
2017 41.4 - 41.2 - 41.5 -

The median age of the 12603 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 12603 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 2,185 +11.37% 2,484 -33.97% 2,397 1,740
10 to 19 3,035 -15.7% 3,186 -37.76% 2,553 2,085
20 to 29 2,724 -8.52% 2,825 -24.53% 2,467 2,180
30 to 39 2,119 +4.66% 2,387 +8.99% 2,210 2,593
40 to 49 3,124 -4.77% 3,149 -12.27% 2,964 2,774
50 to 59 2,974 +5.89% 3,213 +9.02% 3,151 3,509
60 to 69 2,418 +8.95% 2,583 +13.89% 2,634 2,938
70+ 2,114 +12.72% 2,791 +8.37% 2,383 3,032

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 12603 zip code is $92,480.00.

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 12603.

  • Under 25
    $53,219.00
  • 25 to 44
    $109,543.00
  • 45 to 64
    $98,101.00
  • 65 and over
    $70,450.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 12603 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 12603, 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 12603 is currently $115,310.00.

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.

13.06% of households in 12603 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 12603 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.73%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.11%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.57%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.71%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.92%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.06%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 12603 is $46,916.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 12603 by the total population of 12603.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 12603 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 12603 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
    27.68%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.09%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.49%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27.70%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.05%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 12603 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 12603 zip over the age of 16 is 34,751.

Of those people, a total of 64.90% 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 12603 is 62.10%.

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 12603 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,916 33.10% 10.40%
20 to 24 years 2,443 79.70% 9.30%
25 to 29 years 2,204 92.00% 5.60%
30 to 34 years 2,182 84.80% 8.40%
35 to 44 years 5,303 85.70% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 6,238 83.20% 3.70%
55 to 59 years 3,478 81.40% 1.80%
60 to 64 years 3,079 62.20% 1.80%
65 to 74 years 4,150 27.70% 2.60%
75 years and over 3,758 12.60% 5.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 12603. 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 26,050 63.60% 3.60%
Black or African American 4,016 73.00% 10.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 189 69.30% 0.00%
Asian 1,845 52.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 27 33.30% 0.00%
Other 1,187 73.00% 5.20%
Two or more races 1,437 75.10% 0.80%
Hispanic or Latino 3,833 77.20% 4.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 24,358 62.30% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 12603 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 12603 is 21,565, with median earnings of $52,135.00.

Women in 12603 are earning approximately 82.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 21,565 $52,135.00
Male 10,978 $57,246.00
Female 10,587 $47,001.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 12603 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 2,704 $72,157.00
Business and Financial 954 $76,827.00
Computer and Mathematical 839 $115,469.00
Architecture and Engineering 663 $93,641.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 297 $67,228.00
Community and Social Service 933 $44,855.00
Legal 173 $107,375.00
Educational and Library 1,951 $87,361.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 282 $75,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,411 $74,189.00
Healthcare Support 554 $18,176.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 203 $32,073.00
Law Enforcement 300 $74,167.00
Food Preparation and Serving 927 $22,986.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 684 $21,613.00
Personal Care and Service 475 $19,950.00
Sales 2,483 $32,975.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,369 $43,603.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 65 $24,158.00
Construction and Extraction 906 $54,639.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 802 $36,818.00
Production 506 $44,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 715 $40,875.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 12603 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 12603.

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 1,448 $101,489.00 1,256 $57,870.00
Business and Financial 403 $165,091.00 551 $70,179.00
Computer and Mathematical 718 $116,125.00 121 $102,438.00
Architecture and Engineering 461 $124,531.00 202 $62,074.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 51 $73,536.00 246 $52,188.00
Community and Social Service 308 $50,086.00 625 $44,781.00
Legal 116 $120,000.00 57 $62,212.00
Educational and Library 612 $85,303.00 1,339 $88,801.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 195 $75,656.00 87 $69,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 416 $86,346.00 995 $71,025.00
Healthcare Support 46 $46,000.00 508 $17,244.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 166 $31,930.00 37 $99,750.00
Law Enforcement 191 $110,262.00 109 $22,034.00
Food Preparation and Serving 651 $23,343.00 276 $17,318.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 492 $37,891.00 192 $9,729.00
Personal Care and Service 123 $34,063.00 352 $17,700.00
Sales 1,167 $49,028.00 1,316 $26,346.00
Office and Administrative Support 564 $46,221.00 1,805 $40,362.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00 61 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 820 $54,458.00 86 $67,955.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 792 $36,250.00 10 $0.00
Production 305 $62,440.00 201 $29,171.00
Transportation and Material Moving 589 $40,625.00 126 $55,046.00

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 16,534 households in 12603, with an average household size of 2.47 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 10,948 families living in the 12603 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 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 12603:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,642 627 1,679 5,586
Average Household Size 3.13 2.68 3.03 1.25
Total Families 8,642 627 1,679 0
Average Household Size 3.13 2.47 2.86 0

Poverty

Of the 10,948 families living in 12603, 5.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 12603:

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 17,440 housing units in 12603.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 16,534 94.81%
Vacant 906 5.19%

24.19% of the total 17,440 housing units in 12603 are rental units. This is approximately 4,218 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 12,235 are occupied by the owner - or 70.15% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 12603 is $1,428.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 12603 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
    81
  • Less than $500
    161
  • $500 to $999
    492
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,749
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,362
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    258
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    42
  • $3,000 or more
    154

Property Value

The median value of a property in 12603 is $274,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 12603 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    285
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    210
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    671
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,361
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    4,716
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,426
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    437
  • $1,000,000 or more
    129

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 12603. The chart below shows the number of properties in 12603 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,871
  • 1940 to 1949
    930
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,356
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,145
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,052
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,643
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,419
  • 2000 to 2009
    626
  • 2010 to 2013
    398
  • 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 12603 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    888
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,206
  • 2 vehicles available
    7,054
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,386

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 12603 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 12603 that commute to work in a particular way.

30 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 12603.

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
    533
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,298
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,833
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,589
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,245
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    970
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,475
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    301
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    363
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,400
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,313
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,557

Summary

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