The 12546 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Millerton, NY (Dutchess County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 2,885. The median household income is at $66,208, while an estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 12546 has a median age of approximately 44.6 years, with 23.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 30.8% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $38,614.
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In ZIP Code 12546, 84.9% of the population graduated high school, while 30.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.6% in this Dutchess County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.7% |
| Associate's degree | 11.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 12546 are older than average. The median age of 44.6 years in ZIP Code 12546 is approximately 17.06% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.5% of the population in 12546 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 14.6% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 12546 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 12546 is $66,208, while the region's mean household income is $91,988. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $38,614. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12546 of $38,614 is approximately 1.81% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 5.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 42.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.2% of the population in 12546 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.2% of 12546 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 11.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12546, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 11.8% of 12546 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12546 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.5%), followed by Black or African American (4.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.7% |
In ZIP Code 12546, 84.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% 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 | 84.0% |
| Spanish | 9.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.7% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12546, an estimated 33.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 12.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, 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 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 33.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 12546 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 38.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 12546 is high blood pressure, as approximately 34.1% of adults 18 and older in this Dutchess County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 29.1% |
| High blood pressure | 34.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.6% |
| Current asthma | 11.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.4% |
| High cholesterol | 38.3% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12546 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 87.4% of those 18 and above in 12546 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 12546 include sleeping less than 7 hours (33.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (32.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 77.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 65.0% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| Current smoking | 18.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 25.3% |
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12546 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.74 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.05% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.07% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12546 | 15.38¢/kWh | 7.86¢/kWh | 2.24¢/kWh |
| New York | 23.44¢/kWh | 18.07¢/kWh | 7.54¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 12546 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.64 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.5 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.01 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.22 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.56 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.54 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.94 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.63 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.44 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.12 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.49 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.77 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 12546, 61.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.9 minutes. Approximately 23.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12546 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.0% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 12546 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.2% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 11.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.9% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 17.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 9.0% |
| Public administration | 6.1% |