🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

12546

Millerton

ZIP Code 12546 is a standard zip code serving Millerton, Millerton, New York (NY), in Dutchess County, United States. It has an estimated population of 3,039 with a median household income of $61,964. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: New York (NY)
County: Dutchess
City: Millerton
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 41.953600
Longitude: -73.528700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 45.61 mi²
Water Area: 0.50 mi²
Population Density: 67.0 people per mi² (45th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.073229°N, 41.885742°S, -73.487314°E, -73.601171°W

With 3,039 residents spread across 45.61 square miles, this area has a population density of 67.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

3,039

Population

45th percentile

$61,964

Median Income

75th percentile

$275,200

Median Home Value

85th percentile

45.61 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 12546 is $61,964, and the median home value is $275,200. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

1,642

Total Units

1,262

Occupied Units

76.9%

Occupancy Rate

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