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Beacon, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12508

Dutchess County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,880
527/sq mi
$92,461
Median income
$445,100
Median home value
46.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beacon pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
527
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12508 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12508 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beacon, Dutchess County, New York, home to 19,880 residents across 37.7 square miles, a density of 527 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12508 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,461 (0% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $54,190. Poverty here runs at 8.7%, with unemployment measured at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $445,100 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,712 per month, and 58.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 40 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 12508, plus 6 more within Dutchess County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 12508

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beacon, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12508.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12508, Beacon, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,880

Population

37.7

Area (sq mi)

527

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12508?

41.2

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

10.8%

Foreign-Born

White 64.2%
African American 12.4%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$92,461

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$54,190

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

39.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12508 ranks nationally

Beacon, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$92,461 Top 25% higher than 75% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,800

Total Housing Units

8,468

Occupied Units

332

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.9%
Renter 41.1%

$445,100

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,712

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

403

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+303%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12508 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +303% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 261
2021 +16.3% 304
2022 +12.7% 343
2023 +14.6% 393
2024 +2.6% 403

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 459 business establishments in ZIP 12508, employing approximately 3,404 people with a combined annual payroll of $151,841,000.

459

Businesses

3,404

Employees

$151.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 75 16.3%
Retail trade 69 15.0%
Accommodation and food services 65 14.2%
Health care and social assistance 41 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 41 8.9%
Construction 27 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 5.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 4.8%
Manufacturing 20 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 4.4%
Educational services 16 3.5%
Finance and insurance 14 3.0%
Information 13 2.8%
Wholesale trade 7 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 12508 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12508 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12508 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12508 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
12527 Glenham, NY 147 1.8 mi
12512 Chelsea, NY 127 3.9 mi
12524 Fishkill, NY 15,598 3.9 mi
10516 Cold Spring, NY 5,289 4.0 mi
12520 Cornwall On Hudson, NY 3,109 5.2 mi
10996 West Point, NY 6,756 7.5 mi
12550 Newburgh, NY 54,447 5.8 mi
12542 Marlboro, NY 5,913 8.0 mi
10524 Garrison, NY 4,421 8.9 mi
12553 New Windsor, NY 24,438 6.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dutchess County

12601 standard
Poughkeepsie, NY
Pop: 43,398
12603 standard
Poughkeepsie, NY
Pop: 42,810
12590 standard
Wappingers Falls, NY
Pop: 35,102
12533 standard
Hopewell Junction, NY
Pop: 25,307
12524 standard
Fishkill, NY
Pop: 15,598
12538 standard
Hyde Park, NY
Pop: 14,578

Related Areas

Dutchess County Beacon, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12508 in? ▼
ZIP code 12508 (Beacon) is located in Dutchess County, New York. Dutchess County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dutchess-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12508? ▼
ZIP code 12508 in Beacon, NY has a population of 19,880 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12508? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12508 is $92,461, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12508? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12508 is $445,100, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12508? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12508 is White at 64.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12508? ▼
ZIP code 12508 has 459 business establishments employing approximately 3,404 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12508? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12508 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (75), Retail trade (69), Accommodation and food services (65). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12508? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12508 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 303%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12508? ▼
In ZIP code 12508, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12508? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12508 is 39.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12508? ▼
In ZIP code 12508, approximately 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12508? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12508 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.