ZIP Code 12533 — Hopewell Junction CDP, NY Demographics & Data

ZIP code 12533 covers Hopewell Junction, NY in Dutchess County with a population of about 26,770.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 329, 845; U.S. House district NY-17; the NEW YORK media market.

Median household income in ZIP 12533 is about $134,950 — about 80% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 4.7%; unemployment rate near 3.7%; 45.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 12.1 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Education, and Professional services; about 14.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $440,800 — about 27% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,408 (about 21% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 89.9% (about 24.5 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 12533 in Hopewell Junction, NY, a household would need roughly $121,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $2,832. That sits below the local median household income ($134,950), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Hopewell Junction CDP, NY as Relatively Moderate (composite score 88.3), which is elevated versus much of the country. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (92.4) and hurricane (90.8). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Hopewell Junction CDP, NY show little to no average snow and around 48.9 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,156 for ZIP 12533 (Hopewell Junction CDP, NY) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.