Poughkeepsie
City in Dutchess County, New York
Poughkeepsie is a city in Dutchess County, New York, with 31,577 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 180 ft (55 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arlington, 1.1 miles E.
- 31,577residents (2020 Census)
- 180 ftelevation · 55 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.3 km²
- 6,138 / sq mipopulation density
- 12601main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie ( pə-KIP-see) is the largest city in, and county seat of, Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is surrounded by the Town of Poughkeepsie and had a population of 31,577 at the 2020 census, while the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh metropolitan area has an estimated 712,000 residents. Poughkeepsie is in the Hudson Valley region, midway between the core of the New York metropolitan area and the state capital of Albany. It is served by the nearby Hudson Valley Regional Airport and Stewart International Airport in Orange County, New York.
Poughkeepsie has been called "The Queen City of the Hudson". Originally part of New Netherland, it was settled in the 17th century by the Dutch and became New York State's second capital shortly after the American Revolution. It was chartered as a city in 1854. Major bridges in the city include the Walkway over the Hudson, a former railroad bridge which reopened as a public walkway in 2009; and the Mid-Hudson Bridge, a major thoroughfare built in 1930 that carries U.S. Route 44. The city of Poughkeepsie lies in New York's 18th congressional district.
The City of Poughkeepsie and neighboring Town of Poughkeepsie are generally viewed as a single place and are commonly referred to collectively as "Poughkeepsie", with a combined population of 77,048 in 2020. Educational institutions include Marist University, Vassar College, Dutchess Community College and The Culinary Institute of America.
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Living in Poughkeepsie
- Median household income
- $60,741
- Median home value
- $283,700
- Median rent
- $1,400/mo
- Median age
- 38.1
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Poughkeepsie had 31,577 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 31,577 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,138 per sq mi (2,370 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Poughkeepsie at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Dutchess County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 31,577 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.14 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6946° N, 73.9199° W |
| ZIP codes | 12601, 12604 |
| Official website | cityofpoughkeepsie.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3659641 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Poughkeepsie
- Arlington1.1 mi E
- Vassar College1.5 mi E
- Marist College2.0 mi N
- Fairview2.7 mi N
- Spackenkill2.8 mi S
- Highland3.0 mi NW
- Titusville3.4 mi SE
- MacDonnell Heights3.4 mi NE
- Crown Heights3.7 mi S
- Milton3.7 mi SW
- Red Oaks Mill4.2 mi SE
- Haviland4.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Poughkeepsie
What county is Poughkeepsie in?
Poughkeepsie is in Dutchess County, New York.
What is the population of Poughkeepsie, NY?
31,577 people lived in Poughkeepsie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Poughkeepsie, NY?
The main ZIP code is 12601. Other ZIP codes: 12604.
What is the elevation of Poughkeepsie?
180 feet (55 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Poughkeepsie?
Arlington (1.1 mi), Vassar College (1.5 mi), Marist College (2.0 mi), Fairview (2.7 mi), Spackenkill (2.8 mi).
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