ZIP Code 12512 in Chelsea, NY

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Chelsea, New York
County:Dutchess County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:23:33 PM
Population:143 [See All]
Area Codes:329 / 845
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:41.5539, -73.9673
Land Area:0.266 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 12512 has 143 residents and 45 households (average 3.18 persons per household). The median age is 39.8 years, about the same as the state (39.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.4% male and 47.6% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (56.6%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.7%, which is slightly higher than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:143Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:232Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:537.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$96,151Source: Census ACS
Households:45Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$435,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.18Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.17Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2051861271296935143155151244239184232
Decennial Census127------------------143------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 39.8

Male Median Age: 41.8

Female Median Age: 38.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male23625575722111130013
Female1327251250716952001
Total155134106910793720182014
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:8154.36%
Black:138.72%
Hispanic:*3120.81%
Asian:64.03%
American Indian:21.34%
Hawaiian:21.34%
Other:149.40%
Total:149100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:7552.45%41.8 years
Females:6847.55%38.3 years
Total:143100%39.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:21592.67%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:93.88%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:83.45%
Total Population:232100%
Total Native Population:22496.55%
Total Foreign-born Population:83.45%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $96,151, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is down $15,003 (13.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,187. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $86,094, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $86,094 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 89.6%, which is markedly above the state rate (63.0%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (6.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (43.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$111,154$98,421$72,381$101,161$0$0$0$0$76,964$0$130,521$93,958$96,151
Median Family Income$117,604$114,327$141,875$144,444$0$0$0$0$62,391$62,344$63,854$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$44,750$70,119$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$98,068$52,202$51,429$51,458$0$0$0$0$0$0$54,271$91,528$0
Median Female Income$42,500$55,096$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$63,950$66,250$81,641$86,094
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:19889.59%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:2310.41%
Total:221100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:6130.81%
Service:2713.64%
Sales and Office:8643.43%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:189.09%
Production, transportation, and material moving:63.03%
Total Civilian Employed Population:198100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $435,300, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $47,800 (12.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $118,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,576), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.22% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 14.78% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.27%, which is far higher than the state rate (10.19%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$387,500$365,000$382,100$0$0$0$0$0$317,100$330,300$326,900$412,500$435,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:17100.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:17100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):9885.22%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00.00%
Renter Occupied:1714.78%
Total Occupied Housing Units:115100%

Occupied Housing Units:11582.73%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2417.27%
Total Housing Units:139100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:12287.77%
Multi-Family Units:1712.23%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:139100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 72.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 95.90%, which is on par with the state rate (87.90%). The uninsured rate is 3.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (9.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (81.40%). College enrollment is 81.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:84.12%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4623.71%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:10152.06%
Graduate or professional degree:3920.10%
Total:194100%
High school or higher:18695.88%
Bachelor's degree or higher:14072.16%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:16571.12%
Public Insurance:5925.43%
No Insurance:83.45%
Total:232100%
Has Health Insurance:22496.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):818.60%
College or graduate school:3581.40%
Total:43100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):818.60%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 12512 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:114Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 12512 is located in Dutchess County, New York, within the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28880) and New York's 18th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 700,984 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 12512. It covers 0.266 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NYSource: Census
CBSA Number:28880Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:700,984Source: Census
MSA:New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census
Land Area:0.266 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.001 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:18Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1353.42 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Dutchess County, NY PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


12513 | | 12511

Schools in ZIP Code 12512


We could not locate which school district 12512 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Beacon High School 101 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
District: Beacon City School DistrictNearby
Rombout Middle School 84 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
District: Beacon City School DistrictNearby
Glenham School 20 Chase Dr
Fishkill, NY 12524
District: Beacon City School DistrictNearby
J V Forrestal Elementary School 125 Liberty St
Beacon, NY 12508
District: Beacon City School DistrictNearby
South Avenue School 60 South Ave
Beacon, NY 12508
District: Beacon City School DistrictNearby
The Randolph School 2467 Route 9d
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Mary School 106 Jackson St
Fishkill, NY 12524
District: Private SchoolNearby
San Miguel Academy Of Newburgh 245 Renwick St
Newburgh, NY 12550
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 12512


Bard College - Fishkill Correctional Facility 18 Strack Drive
Beacon, NY 12508-0307
Type: Post Secondary
Mount Saint Mary College 330 Powell Avenue
Newburgh, NY 12550
Type: Post Secondary
Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli 701 Blooming Grove Turnpike
New Windsor, NY 12553-8006
Type: Post Secondary
Vassar College 124 Raymond Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
Type: Post Secondary
United States Military Academy 646 Swift Rd (Attn: Masg)
West Point, NY 10996-1905
Type: Post Secondary
Marist College 3399 North Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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