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USDA Geographic Eligibility Statistics for New York Postal Zip Code 12601
13.5% of New York is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 12601 is used by homes and businesses in and around Poughkeepsie, New York, and covers 49.5 square kilometers. About 49.5 square kilometers of this postal code falls within a USDA exclusion zone. By percentage, about 100.0% of zip code area 12601 is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
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Interested in some fun facts and history about Poughkeepsie, NY?
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Here are some interesting facts about Poughkeepsie, New York:
1. Poughkeepsie is located in the Hudson Valley region of New York and is the county seat of Dutchess County.
2. The name "Poughkeepsie" comes from the Native American word "U-puku-ipi-sing," which means "the reed-covered lodge by the little water place."
3. Poughkeepsie was settled by the Dutch in the 17th century and played a significant role in the American Revolution.
4. The city is home to Vassar College, a prestigious liberal arts college founded in 1861.
5. The Walkway Over the Hudson, a scenic pedestrian bridge that spans the Hudson River, is the world's longest elevated pedestrian bridge and can be accessed from Poughkeepsie.
6. Poughkeepsie has a rich history in the arts and was the inspiration for the famous novel "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens.
7. The Poughkeepsie Train Station was built in 1918 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
8. For several decades, IBM had its headquarters in Poughkeepsie and operated a large facility that produced mainframe computers.
9. Dutchess County Airport, located in Poughkeepsie, is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the Northeast.
10. The Bardavon 1869 Opera House, located in downtown Poughkeepsie, is one of the oldest continuously operating theaters in the United States.
The New York State Office, located in Syracuse, NY, administers USDA Rural Development programs through ten area offices across the state. All offices are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of New York
USDA Rural Development
New York State Office
441 S. Salina St, Suite 357
Syracuse, NY 13202
Main Telephone Number: (315) 477-6400 Ext. 4
TDD/Voice Number: 711
TTY/TDD Only: 315.477.6447
