ZIP code 12603
Where is ZIP code 12603?
Poughkeepsie, New York
Dutchess County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 12603 belongs to Poughkeepsie, New York in Dutchess County. 12603 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 845. About 42,304 people live in the 12603 area, where the median household income is $103,538. The closest ZIP codes are 12601 (Poughkeepsie, 2.7 mi west), 12569 (Pleasant Valley, 4.6 mi northeast) and 12510 (Billings, 5.3 mi east).
| ZIP code | 12603 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Poughkeepsie |
| Also accepted | Arlington |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Dutchess County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 845 |
| Coordinates | 41.6907, -73.8621 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 126 |
Population and income in 12603
| Population | 42,304 · higher than 93% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,327 · higher than 71% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.5 years · lower than 63% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $103,538 · higher than 72% of New York ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $53,644 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 48% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $368,900 · higher than 66% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,727 a month |
| Housing units | 17,322 |
| Households | 16,919 (2.41 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 31.88 sq mi (plus 0.25 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12603. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 12603
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12601 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 2.7 mi W | Standard |
| 12569 | Pleasant Valley, NY | 4.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 12510 | Billings, NY | 5.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 12540 | Lagrangeville, NY | 6.4 mi E | Standard |
| 12547 | Milton, NY | 6.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 12590 | Wappingers Falls, NY | 6.7 mi S | Standard |
| 12528 | Highland, NY | 7 mi W | Standard |
| 12538 | Hyde Park, NY | 7.1 mi N | Standard |
| 12585 | Verbank, NY | 7.7 mi E | Standard |
| 12602 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 7.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 12604 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 7.8 mi NE | Unique |
| 12537 | Hughsonville, NY | 8.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 12603 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 12603
123 MAIN ST
POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12603
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ARLINGTON as the city name for 12603. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (12603-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Poughkeepsie, NY
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 12603?
- 12603 is a Poughkeepsie, New York ZIP code. Arlington is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 12603 in?
- ZIP code 12603 is in Dutchess County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 12603 in?
- 12603 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 12603?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 12603 use area code 845.
- What is the population of ZIP code 12603?
- About 42,304 people live in ZIP code 12603, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 12603?
- The median household income in 12603 is $103,538 a year, higher than 72% of New York ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 12603?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 12603 are 12601 (Poughkeepsie, 2.7 miles), 12569 (Pleasant Valley, 4.6 miles), 12510 (Billings, 5.3 miles) and 12540 (Lagrangeville, 6.4 miles).