12508 ZIP Code
Beacon, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12508 |
| City/Town: | Beacon |
| County: | Dutchess |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,152 |
| Median Household Income: | $87,618 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,321 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,398 |
| Median Home Value: | $370,800 |
| Land Area: | 14.4 sq miles
37.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4960, -73.9536 |
Population Information (12508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,152 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,995 | 52.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,157 | 47.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 690 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 949 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 920 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,095 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 937 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,967 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,045 | 15.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,982 | 15.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,277 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,412 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,466 | 7.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 935 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 477 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $370,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,621 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,398 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,855 | 93.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 543 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,577 | 58.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,278 | 41.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,561 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 486 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,610 | 11.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,403 | 23.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,170 | 14.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,036 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,284 | 22.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,572 | 17.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12508 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $87,618 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $108,607 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $105,438 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,321 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,107 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,627 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 428 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,268 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,892 | 71.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,144 | 22.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 541 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 50 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,827 | 67.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,197 | 16.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 66 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 278 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,362 | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,422 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,208 | 11.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,689 | 19.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 736 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,738 | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,192 | 6.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12508 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 420 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 213 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 448 | 5.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 495 | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 669 | 8.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,320 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 706 | 9.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,659 | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 935 | 11.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 990 | 12.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12508 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,545 | 68.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 427 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 849 | 8.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 205 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 74 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,454 | 15.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 39.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12508 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 278 | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 459 | 4.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 223 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,075 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 681 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 328 | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 547 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,281 | 13.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,804 | 29.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 813 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 480 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 658 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (12508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,018 | 88.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,038 | 68.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,094 | 31.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 434 | 2.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12508 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,007 | 76.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,396 | 30.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,730 | 22.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 240 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 328 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 827 | 10.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12508 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,099 | 48.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 508 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 622 | 7.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 772 | 9.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 675 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 498 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 902 | 10.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 322 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12508 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 32 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 383 | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 516 | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 685 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 745 | 8.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,034 | 12.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 595 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,201 | 14.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 422 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,785 | 33.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12508 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 342 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,601 | 19.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,347 | 27.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,959 | 35.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 996 | 11.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 153 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12508 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,633 | 46.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 296 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,682 | 21.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,067 | 26.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 33 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 39 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 94 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12508 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 610 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,454 | 44.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,643 | 33.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,148 | 14.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12508 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 201 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 30 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 254 | 5.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 180 | 3.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 716 | 15.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,281 | 49.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 865 | 18.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 50 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12508 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,351 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $975 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,621 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.89 | 2.38 |
Households (12508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,855 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,070 | 39.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,322 | 16.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,721 | 21.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,167 | 27.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,094 | 26.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,199 | 28.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12508 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,712 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,757 | 43.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,540 | 40.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 285 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 822 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,916 | 33.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12508 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,773 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 222 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 191 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,321 | 35.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,169 | 31.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 870 | 23.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,743 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 819 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,452 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,289 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 296 | 12.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,007 | 44.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 986 | 43.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12508 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,521 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,485 | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 933 | 37.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,529 | 61.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 128 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 23 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,128 | 89.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 646 | 3.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,024 | 313.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,024 | 313.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,024 | 313.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 413 | 63.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 77 | 11.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 59 | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,039 | 160.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 124 | 19.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12508 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,462 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,422 | 83.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,040 | 16.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,188 | 11.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 556 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 128 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 168 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12508 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,855 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,352 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
Beacon, NY12508