ZIP Code 12512

In ZIP code 12512, near Poughkeepsie, households earn a median of $99,025, while per-capita income reaches $114,124 — a spread that hints at a mix of earners. Homes here carry a median value of $505,000, and the county's 1.89% effective property tax rate applies against that figure, producing a sizeable annual bill. Add the 8.12% combined sales tax on purchases, and the cost picture tightens: strong earnings offset by steep housing values and two layers of taxation that follow both ownership and everyday spending.