12508 ZIP Code — Beacon, NY
Dutchess County, New York
ZIP code 12508 is located in Beacon, New York, within Dutchess County. It covers approximately 14.43 square miles and serves a population of 19,152 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.
About ZIP code 12508
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $370,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $87,618. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19,152
population
14.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12508 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12508
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12508. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Beacon | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
10516 Cold Spring (3.7 mi)
12524 Fishkill (3.7 mi)
12520 Cornwall On Hudson (4.9 mi)
12550 Newburgh (5.8 mi)
12518 Cornwall (6.4 mi)
12553 New Windsor (6.6 mi)
10996 West Point (6.9 mi)
12590 Wappingers Falls (7.4 mi)
10524 Garrison (7.9 mi)
12542 Marlboro (8.8 mi)
10579 Putnam Valley (9.1 mi)
12577 Salisbury Mills (9.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,152 |
| Population density | 1,327 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.43 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4916 |
| Longitude | -73.9492 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 845 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.2% | 31.1% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.2% | 27.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.0% | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
19,152
Population
1,327
People per sq mi
41.1
Median age
$87,618
Median household income
$45,115
Per capita income
$370,800
Median home value
$1,621
Median monthly rent
58.3%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
5,120
Housing units
40.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
360
Under 5
330
495
5–9
454
480
10–14
440
572
15–19
523
489
20–24
448
1,549
25–34
1,418
1,589
35–44
1,456
1,557
45–54
1,425
667
55–59
610
737
60–64
675
765
65–74
701
488
75–84
447
249
85+
228
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,357 | 17.5% |
| 18 and over | 15,795 | 82.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,878 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 41.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.1%
Black or African American
15%
Hispanic or Latino
10.3%
Two or more races
6.7%
Other race
6.4%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,827 | 60.1% |
| Black or African American | 3,197 | 15% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,208 | 10.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,422 | 6.7% |
| Other race | 1,362 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 278 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 66 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.2% | 31.1% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.2% | 27.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.0% | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
8.5%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
9.0%
$100k–$150k
21.1%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k+
12.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.9% |
| $200k+ | 12.6% |
| Median income | $87,618 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.4%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
5.5%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k–$300k
15.6%
$300k–$500k
49.8%
$500k–$1M
18.9%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $370,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,621 |
| Owner occupied | 58.3% |
| Renter occupied | 41.7% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 48.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.7% |
| Mobile homes | 3.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% |
| 3 or more | 14.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.3% |
| Electricity | 21.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.8% |
| Fuel oil | 26.3% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,070 | 39.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 897 | 11.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,721 | 21.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,167 | 27.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,094 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,199 | 28.0% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.1% | 37.0% |
| Married | 40.6% | 41.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
11.1%
HS graduate
23.4%
Some college, no degree
14.9%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
22.6%
Graduate / professional
17.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 222 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 191 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,321 | 35.0% |
| High school | 1,169 | 31.0% |
| College / grad school | 870 | 23.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.1%
Professional & management
13.3%
Retail trade
11.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Public administration
6.8%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Other services
5.0%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Information
3.4%
Construction
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.8% |
| Service | 20.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 6.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.6% |
| Government | 22.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.5% |
| Carpool | 4.5% |
| Public transit | 8.9% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 15.2% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 39.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.7%
Under 18 years
12.1%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
22.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.5% |
| Retirement income | 22.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| High blood pressure | 32.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 20.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 24.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.3% |
| Depression | 18.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 62.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 819 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 8.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 37.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.7% |
| Public insurance | 34.9% |
| No insurance | 2.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,462 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 930 | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 766 | 4.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 95 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 60 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,128 | 89.4% |
| Born in same state | 16,482 | 86.1% |
| Born in different state | 13,208 | 69.0% |
| Foreign born | 646 | 3.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,024 | 10.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,160 | 57.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,501 | 18.3% |
| French | 1,490 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 980 | 5.1% |
| English | 139 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 127 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 69 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 55 | 0.3% |
| German | 32 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 29 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12508
What city is ZIP code 12508 in?
ZIP code 12508 is primarily assigned to Beacon, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12508 in?
ZIP code 12508 falls within Dutchess County, New York.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12508?
The median home value in ZIP code 12508 is $370,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 12508?
ZIP code 12508 has an estimated population of 19,152 residents, with a density of 1,327 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12508?
The median household income in ZIP code 12508 is $87,618, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12508 in?
ZIP code 12508 observes the EST timezone.