| ZIP Code | 12508 |
|---|---|
| City | Beacon |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Dutchess County |
| Area Code | 329/845 |
| Elevation | 871 ft |
| Latitude | 41.495996 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.953632 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.12 |
| Below Poverty | 7.6% ▼ 25% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.4% ▲ 35% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 173 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,207 (24.2%) |
| Some College | 1,514 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 1,420 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,025 (7.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,934 (44.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,510 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $401,500 ▲ 44% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,700/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,798 |
| Vacant Units | 431 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,798 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 431 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
ZIP code 12508 is located in Beacon, New York, within Dutchess County. With a population of 19,519, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 12508 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,510 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12508 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $401,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,700 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.9%) and renters (42.1%). Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 12508 is majority White (64.22%). Residents are well-educated — 52.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.6%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12508 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 12508 in Beacon, NY is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 19,519 residents, a median household income of $88,510, and a median home value of $401,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.