Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Population 43,400

12601 is zip code located in Poughkeepsie, New York. The population is 43,400, making 12601 the largest zipcode in Poughkeepsie and the largest in Dutchess County.

There are 9 public schools in 12601 with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Poughkeepsie is moderate , and there are 102 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 12601. Unemployment in 12601 is moderate.

Zip codes within Poughkeepsie include 12602 and 12603.

Poughkeepsie Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average

Crime Rate

8.84% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

42.38% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

222 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in 12601, NY and 6 private schools. Homefacts rates 12601's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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102 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 12601.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    9.9%
  • Rented
    54%
  • Owned
    36.1%

17 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Poughkeepsie, NY issued 17 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Poughkeepsie, NY issued 17 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $990
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,060
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,350
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,720
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,930

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Environmental Hazards

222 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (284/299)
    Poughkeepsie, NY has 94.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Poughkeepsie, NY is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.74 Average
    Poughkeepsie, NY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.62°
  • February 30°
  • March 40.27°
  • April 50.77°
  • May 61.4°
  • June 68.6°
  • July 74.65°
  • August 71.25°
  • September 64.35°
  • October 53.03°
  • November 42.03°
  • December 32.02°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Poughkeepsie, NY

Earthquakes
Poughkeepsie, NY has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Poughkeepsie, NY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Poughkeepsie, NY has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Poughkeepsie, NY has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 12601: $40,699

Unemployment

Unemployment in Poughkeepsie is 3.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.48%
White Collar - 56.52%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo
  • Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
  • Sen. Charles E. Schumer

City Representatives

  • Chris Gibson
  • Paul D. Tonko
  • Richard Hanna

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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1 Cemetery view all

7 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all