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U.S. ZIP Code · NY12508

Dutchess County · Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY

Typical home value

$541,601[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.9%
5-year / yr
+7.0%
10-year / yr
+8.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+90.7%
vs metro
+10.4%
vs state
+70.0%
ZIP 12508 location in NY
Location of ZIP 12508 in NY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 12508 is worth $541,601 — 10.4% above the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,610 a month — a 5.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,610[2]
Gross yield
5.8%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$8,599[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Dutchess County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
19,566[3]
Median household income
$92,461[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Dutchess County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-535[5]
Moved in
6,910
Moved out
7,445

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • BEACON HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    830 students

  • ROMBOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    582 students

  • SARGENT SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    302 students

  • SOUTH AVENUE SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    252 students

  • J V FORRESTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    230 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$31,317

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,739
Loan principal$433,281
Down payment$108,320
Total interest paid$552,626

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.50
Monthly cost to own$3,908
Monthly rent$2,610

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
42nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
13th percentile[2]
Property tax
25th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 12508?
The typical home in 12508 is worth $541,601, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 12508?
Home values in 12508 are up 5.9% over the past year, and up 7.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 12508?
A typical home in 12508 rents for about $2,610 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 12508?
The effective property tax rate in 12508 is 1.6% — roughly $8,599 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 12508?
ZIP code 12508 has a population of 19,566 and a median household income of $92,461.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

    Typical home
    $542,837
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Red Hook, NY

    Typical home
    $544,516
    Gross yield
  • NY

    Typical home
    $536,857
    Gross yield
  • Beaver Dam Lake CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $549,020
    Gross yield
  • Woodbury, NY

    Typical home
    $533,329
    Gross yield
  • NY

    Typical home
    $550,330
    Gross yield

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