Dutchess County GIS Maps
Dutchess County, New York, has 295,911 residents and covers 795.7 square miles. The population declined 0.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Dutchess County is 36027.
Poughkeepsie is the county's largest population center. Dutchess County also includes 34 zip codes, 16 public school districts and 41 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Dutchess County Trends
- Population
- 295,911▾
- Median Home Value
- $368,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 41,451▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Dutchess County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Dutchess County Population
Dutchess County had 295,911 residents in 2020. That was 0.5% lower than in 2010. Dutchess County added 15,761 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 372 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie and Wappingers Falls.
Population Trend in Dutchess County NY
Dutchess County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Dutchess County Zip Codes
Dutchess County has 34 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Poughkeepsie (12601), Poughkeepsie (12603) and Wappingers Falls (12590). Poughkeepsie is the largest zip by population, with about 44,264 residents or 15% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 41% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Dutchess County NY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12601 | Poughkeepsie | 44,264 | ▴ 2% |
| 12603 | Poughkeepsie | 41,470 | ▾ -3.1% |
| 12590 | Wappingers Falls | 37,051 | ▴ 5.6% |
| 12533 | Hopewell Junction | 26,147 | ▴ 3.3% |
| 12508 | Beacon | 19,537 | ▾ -1.7% |
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Dutchess County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Dutchess County Demographics
Dutchess County has a median age of 42.6, which makes the county a little older than New York overall. About 18.6% of residents are under 18, while 18.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 39.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 39.6%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Dutchess County NY
Median Age
42.6
Under 18
18.6%
Age 65+
18.6%
Bachelor's+
39.7%
Dutchess County School Districts
Dutchess County is served by 16 public school districts with 41,451 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Wappingers Central, Arlington Central and Poughkeepsie City. Those three districts account for about 52% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Dutchess County NY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wappingers Central School District | 10,199 | 24.6% | ▾ -1.2% |
| Arlington Central School District | 7,644 | 18.4% | ▴ 0.5% |
| Poughkeepsie City School District | 3,724 | 9% | ▾ -0.9% |
| Carmel Central School District | 3,651 | 8.8% | ▾ -0.8% |
| Hyde Park Central School District | 3,286 | 7.9% | ▾ -0.7% |
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Dutchess County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Dutchess County Housing & Real Estate
Dutchess County has a median home value of $368,100 and a median gross rent of $1,522. About 69% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the New York median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $601,750 and homes spent about 53 days on the market.
Dutchess County Housing Mix
Dutchess County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Dutchess County Housing Trends
Dutchess County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Dutchess County, NY
Dutchess County has 12,191 business listings across 923 categories. The largest categories in Dutchess County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (218, 1.8%), Parks & Recreation (193, 1.6%), and Landmark And Historical Building (184, 1.5%). The full Dutchess County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Dutchess County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Dutchess County, NY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 218 | 1.8% |
| Parks & Recreation | 193 | 1.6% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 184 | 1.5% |
| Gas Stations | 173 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 170 | 1.4% |
| Contractors | 166 | 1.4% |
| ATMs | 163 | 1.3% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 161 | 1.3% |
| Real Estate Agents | 160 | 1.3% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 151 | 1.2% |
Dutchess County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Run Residential Treatment Program | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Rhinebeck |
| Extended Stay America | Accommodation | Fishkill |
| Grady CPA | Accountant | Rhinebeck |
| ISY Fitness | Active Life | La Grange |
| Bridge to Health | Acupuncture | Poughkeepsie |
| Daytop Villa | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Rhinebeck |
| Giggles in Hyde Park | Adult Entertainment | Hyde Park |
| iHeartMedia Hudson Valley | Advertising Agency | Poughkeepsie |
| Nansense | Afghan Restaurant | Beacon |
| Hyde Park Farmers Market | Agricultural Cooperatives | Hyde Park |
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Dutchess County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Dutchess County Basemaps
Dutchess County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Dutchess County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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