| City: | Rhinecliff, New York |
| County: | Dutchess County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:46:16 PM |
| Population: | 299 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 329 / 845 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.9194, -73.9519 |
| Land Area: | 0.512 sq mi |
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Rhinecliff is a tiny Hudson River hamlet in Dutchess County, New York, covering just half a square mile along the eastern riverbank. With 299 residents and 146 households, this ZIP serves as a PO Box Only Zone. There's no carrier delivery anywhere in the territory. The Rhinecliff post office maintains 202 PO Boxes for those 146 local households, a 1.38x adoption rate that means residents from surrounding areas also rely on this facility for mail access.
The community skews older and more educated than most small towns. Median age is 52.9 years, and 63.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Per capita income sits at $49,668, and median home values reach $589,300. About 35% of workers work from home, suggesting a mix of retirees, remote professionals, and creative workers who've chosen this quiet riverfront location.
Despite the PO Box classification, rural carrier routes do serve 39 street addresses across 19 different roads. The most densely populated streets include Shatzell Avenue (9 delivery points), Orchard Drive (6 points), and Kelly Street (5 points). Some addresses have apartment or floor designators, indicating a handful of multi-unit buildings in this otherwise single-family community. The presence of rural routes alongside mandatory PO Box usage isn't a contradiction. It's how small post offices balance regional box service with limited local delivery capacity.
Street names like Shatzell, Kelly, and Rhinecliff Road reflect the hamlet's historic Hudson Valley character.
ZIP Code 12574 has 299 residents and 146 households (average 2.05 persons per household). The median age is 52.9 years, significantly older than the state (39.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.8% male and 54.2% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.6%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 299Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 619Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 584.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 146Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $726,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.05Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.14Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 308 | 365 | 457 | 352 | 219 | 181 | 377 | 405 | 388 | 502 | 525 | 293 | 422 | 619 |
| Decennial Census | 329 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 299 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 52.9
Male Median Age: 52
Female Median Age: 57
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 9 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 9 |
| Total | 8 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 31 | 32 | 16 | 32 | 26 | 23 | 1 | 9 |
| White: | 277 | 94.54% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 13 | 4.44% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.68% |
| Total: | 293 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 137 | 45.82% | 52.0 years |
| Females: | 162 | 54.18% | 57.0 years |
| Total: | 299 | 100% | 52.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 549 | 88.69% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 8 | 1.29% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 53 | 8.56% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 9 | 10.02% |
| Total Population: | 619 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 557 | 89.98% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 62 | 10.02% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $58,951 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $139,429 versus $56,610 for nonfamily households (a difference of $82,819). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $90,439, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $90,439 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 68.1%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (59.3%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,951 | $61,750 | $65,000 | $76,607 | $85,750 | $120,074 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $74,205 | $93,750 | $96,538 | $103,438 | $104,653 | $120,074 | $210,347 | $198,542 | $204,500 | $206,406 | $166,500 | $200,833 | $135,513 | $139,429 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $57,589 | $58,594 | $47,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,610 |
| Median Male Income | $65,500 | $66,477 | $69,519 | $76,908 | $78,816 | $0 | $148,828 | $138,750 | $142,188 | $0 | $0 | $94,265 | $98,750 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $78,309 | $80,625 | $0 | $73,750 | $85,139 | $88,385 | $90,439 |
| Employed: | 403 | 66.94% |
| Unemployed: | 7 | 1.16% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 192 | 31.89% |
| Total: | 602 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 239 | 59.31% |
| Service: | 130 | 32.26% |
| Sales and Office: | 22 | 5.46% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12 | 2.98% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 403 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $726,300, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $412,000 (131.08%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $726,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $1,068 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 95.44% (26.29% with a mortgage, 73.71% free-and-clear) and renters 4.56% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.61%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $314,300 | $326,900 | $316,700 | $365,500 | $356,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $360,000 | $365,800 | $375,700 | $589,300 | $726,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 12 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,068 | $1,051 | $1,059 | $898 | $0 | $0 | $1,632 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 66 | 25.10% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 185 | 70.34% |
| Renter Occupied: | 12 | 4.56% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 263 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 263 | 85.39% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 45 | 14.61% |
| Total Housing Units: | 308 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 308 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 308 | 100% |
In 2024, 64.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 45.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 70.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 7.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 10.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.90 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 12 | 1.99% |
| Some college, no degree: | 200 | 33.22% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 125 | 20.76% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 265 | 44.02% |
| Total: | 602 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 602 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 390 | 64.78% |
| Private Insurance: | 282 | 39.11% |
| Public Insurance: | 439 | 60.89% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 721 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 721 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10.9% | 7.7% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 21 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 12574 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 84 people with an annual payroll of $1,638,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 817Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,030,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,638,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 84Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 12574 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 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 12574. It covers 0.512 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 28880Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.512 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 3661368Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Rhinecliff CDP; New YorkSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 12574 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.
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 February 1, 2026.