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ZIP 12601

Pop. 44,164·Dutchess County·245th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,832/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$133
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ZIP 12601 · $1,832
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,390
2 BR
$1,780
3 BR
$2,260
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,780/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,984/yr
At $1,832/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyDutchess County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 12601 (Poughkeepsie, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,164
Median income
$63,652
Median age
35.5
Renters
56.8%
Age distribution
16.7%
32.3%
23.8%
16.6%
Under 1816.7%
18–3432.3%
35–5423.8%
55–6410.7%
65+16.6%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
47.2%
23.5%
23.2%
White47.2%
Black23.5%
Hispanic23.2%
Asian2.9%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
12.3%
32.1%
24.7%
30.9%
No HS diploma12.3%
HS diploma32.1%
Some college24.7%
Bachelor's+30.9%
Housing tenure
43.2%
56.8%
Owner43.2%
Renter56.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 12601 in Poughkeepsie, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,369 → $1,832
up 33.8%
Income
$53,105 → $63,652
up 19.9%
Population
42,737 → 44,164
up 3.3%
Renter share
60.4% → 56.8%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
28.5% → 30.9%
+2.4 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 12601 in Poughkeepsie, NY paid around $1,369 a month. That figure now sits near $1,832, up 33.8% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 12601 in Poughkeepsie, NY now reports about $63,652, up from $53,105 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 12601 in Poughkeepsie, NY adding about 1,427 residents over the five-year window, up 3.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 60.4% to 56.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.5% to 30.9% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 12601 in Poughkeepsie, NY reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 12601 covers Poughkeepsie, NY. The median rent here is $1,832/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($63,652/yr), ZIP 12601 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 12601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 12601 (Poughkeepsie, NY) is $1,832. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 12601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 12601's median rent of $1,832/mo is $133 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 12601 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 12601 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #245 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,832/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 12601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,832/mo in ZIP 12601. The local median household income is $63,652/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 12601?

Rent in ZIP 12601 has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 12601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 12601 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,832/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($63,652/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 12601 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 12601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.8% of ZIP 12601 households are renters, while 43.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 12601 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 12601 compare to the rest of Poughkeepsie?

ZIP 12601 is more affordable than Poughkeepsie overall. At $1,832/mo, it's $33 below the Poughkeepsie citywide median of $1,865/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 12601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 12601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,832/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 12601's median household income ($63,652/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 12601 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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