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ZIP 12508

Part of Beacon, NY
Pop. 19,566·Dutchess County·114th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$3,062/mo
Year-over-Year
+35.5%
Month-over-Month
+10.8%
vs US Median
+$1,097
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ZIP 12508 · $3,062
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,480
1 BR
$1,680
2 BR
$2,150
3 BR
$2,730
4 BR+
$2,930
Research median
$2,150/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$36,744/yr
At $3,062/mo median
Location
CityBeacon
StateNY
CountyDutchess County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 35.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+35.5% YoY, +10.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 12508 (Beacon, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,566
Median income
$92,461
Median age
41.2
Renters
41.1%
Age distribution
18%
21.1%
32.4%
13.7%
14.8%
Under 1818%
18–3421.1%
35–5432.4%
55–6413.7%
65+14.8%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
64.2%
12.4%
19.7%
White64.2%
Black12.4%
Hispanic19.7%
Asian2.7%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
13.8%
22.4%
17.7%
46%
No HS diploma13.8%
HS diploma22.4%
Some college17.7%
Bachelor's+46%
Housing tenure
58.9%
41.1%
Owner58.9%
Renter41.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 12508 in Beacon, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,910 → $92,461
up 4.0%
Population
19,697 → 19,566
down 0.7%
Renter share
38.8% → 41.1%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
37.5% → 46%
+8.5 pts
Median age
39.8 → 41.2
+1.4 yrs

Median household income grew from $88,910 to $92,461 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.0% shift. About 41.1% of households rent today, against 38.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 37.5% to 46%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 12508 covers Beacon, NY. The median rent here is $3,062/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,150/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($92,461/yr), ZIP 12508 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 35.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 12508?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 12508 (Beacon, NY) is $3,062. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 12508 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 12508's median rent of $3,062/mo is $1,097 (56%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 12508 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 12508 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #114 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $3,062/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 12508?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $122,000/year (~$59/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,062/mo in ZIP 12508. The local median household income is $92,461/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 12508?

Rent in ZIP 12508 has increased 35.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 12508 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 12508 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,062/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($92,461/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 12508 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 12508 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.1% of ZIP 12508 households are renters, while 58.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 12508 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 12508 compare to the rest of Beacon?

ZIP 12508 sits right at the Beacon citywide median of $3,062/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 12508 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 12508 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $3,062/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 12508's median household income ($92,461/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 12508 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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