ZIP Code 12574

In ZIP code 12574, near Poughkeepsie, households earn an average of $96,660 per person, a figure that shapes how far each dollar stretches. Homes here carry a median value of $726,300, and the county's 1.89% effective property tax rate means owners can expect a substantial annual bill tied to that price. Sales purchases add 8.12% at checkout. Together these costs mean a significant share of income goes toward housing and everyday spending, so buyers weighing a move here should plan carefully around both the property tax load and the higher prices rung up at the register.