The 12522 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Dover Plains, NY (Dutchess County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 4,659. Approximately 16% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $55,417. The ZIP Code 12522 has a median age of approximately 48.9 years, with 28.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 15.7% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $31,717.
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In ZIP Code 12522, 83.6% of the population graduated high school, while 15.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.7% in this Dutchess County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 13.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.7% |
| Associate's degree | 10.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 12522 are older than average. The median age of 48.9 years in ZIP Code 12522 is approximately 28.35% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.5% of the population in 12522 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 12522 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.6% |
| 85 years and over | 2.8% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 12522 is $55,417, while the region's mean household income is $73,807. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,717. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12522 of $31,717 is approximately 19.35% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 15.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately63.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.6% of the population in 12522 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.5% of 12522 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12522, 99.9% is one race, while 0.1% are two or more races. Approximately 16.4% of 12522 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12522 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.3%), followed by Some other race (6.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 6.1% |
In ZIP Code 12522, 87.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Dutchess County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 87.0% |
| Spanish | 11.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12522, an estimated 22.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 17.3% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Dutchess County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 22.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 17.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 17.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12522 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12522 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12522 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.84 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.48% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.56% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12522 | 9.24¢/kWh | 4.94¢/kWh | 2.08¢/kWh |
| New York | 27.23¢/kWh | 22.73¢/kWh | 8.91¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 12522 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.75 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.7 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.08 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.22 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.58 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.65 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.91 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.61 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.35 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.34 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.65 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.21 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 12522, 52.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 42.6 minutes. Approximately 22.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12522 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.8% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 12522 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.7% |
| Construction | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.4% |
| Retail trade | 17.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.6% |
| Information | 0.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 11.7% |