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Beacon, NY
City in Dutchess County, New York. ZIP codes: 12508.
Population
14,834
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,130
ZIP codes
1
Beacon and its ZIP codes
Beacon at a glance
- Beacon is about 7.4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 137th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $107,859 a year, 25% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $471,600 (11% above New York) and median rent is $1,658 a month.
Local data for Beacon, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beacon, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$107,859
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$471,600
Median rent
$1,658/mo
Homeownership
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher
48.9%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
41.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,664), Italian Americans (2,101), German Americans (1,968).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dutchess County. PPP loans are for Beacon.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,404
116,699 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,190
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.94B
FY 2026, $6,559 per person
How people get to work
Beacon, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.3%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit11.9%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home21.2%
Average one-way commute: 41.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beacon, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,625
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,124
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
51.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beacon, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.7%
U.S. 33.3% -4.6 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Beacon
1 in or overlapping Beacon. Population shown
Cities near Beacon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewburghCity | 3.1 mi | 3.8 |
| BalmvilleCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2.1 |
| New WindsorCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 3.8 |
| FishkillVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| NelsonvilleVillage | 5 mi | 1 |
| Merritt ParkCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Cornwall-on-HudsonVillage | 5.4 mi | 2 |
| GardnertownCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Vails GateCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Cold SpringVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| FirthcliffeCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3 |
| New HamburgCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| BrinckerhoffCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Wappingers FallsVillage | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Myers CornerCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 8.5 |
| MarlboroCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beacon, NY in?
- Beacon is in Dutchess County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Beacon, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Beacon include 12508.
- What is the population of Beacon, NY?
- About 14,834 people live in Beacon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beacon?
- Nearby places include Newburgh (3.1 mi), Balmville (3.5 mi), New Windsor (3.9 mi), Fishkill (4.2 mi), Nelsonville (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023