City

Beacon, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Dutchess County  ·  New York

👥19,519Population
💰$88,510Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$401,500Median Home Value▲ 44% above avg
🎓52.4%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.2%Hispanic: 18.6%Black: 12.1%Asian: 1.6%Other: 3%Race
White64.2%
Hispanic18.6%
Black12.1%
Asian1.6%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
31%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads52.4% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma173 (1.3%)
HS Graduate3,207 (24.2%)
Some College1,514 (11.4%)
Associates1,420 (10.7%)
Bachelors1,025 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree5,934 (44.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 24.2%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 44.7%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad24.2%
Some College11.4%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate44.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.9%Renter: 42.1%Tenure
Owner57.9%
Renter42.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,510 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$401,500 ▲ 44% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,700/mo
Total Housing Units8,798
Vacant Units431

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
64%
About Beacon, NY

Beacon is a city in New York, located in Dutchess County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,519 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Beacon is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,510 is above the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Beacon is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $401,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,700 per month.

The population of Beacon is well-educated. 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (64.22%).

Beacon, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Beacon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12508 19,519 $88,510 $401,500 $1,700 4.7% 52.4% 57.9%