Beacon
City in Dutchess County, New York
Beacon is a city in Dutchess County, New York, with 13,769 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 138 ft (42 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newburgh, 2.8 miles W.
- 13,769residents (2020 Census)
- 138 ftelevation · 42 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.3 km²
- 2,905 / sq mipopulation density
- 12508main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Beacon
Beacon is a city located on the Hudson River in Dutchess County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 13,769. Beacon is part of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh metropolitan area as well as the larger New York metropolitan area.
Beacon was so named to commemorate the historic beacon fires that blazed forth from the summit of the Fishkill Mountains to alert the Continental Army of British troop movements. Originally an industrial city along the Hudson, Beacon experienced a revival beginning in 2003 with the arrival of Dia Beacon, one of the largest modern art museums in the United States. Recent growth has generated debates on development and zoning issues.
The area known as Beacon was settled by Europeans as the villages of Matteawan and Fishkill Landing in 1709. They were among the first colonial communities in the county. Beacon is located in the southwestern corner of Dutchess County in the Mid-Hudson Region, approximately 90 miles (140 km) south of Albany, and approximately 60 miles (97 km) north of New York City.
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Living in Beacon
- Median household income
- $107,859
- Median home value
- $471,600
- Median rent
- $1,658/mo
- Median age
- 42
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Beacon had 13,769 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,769 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,905 per sq mi (1,122 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Beacon at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Dutchess County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,769 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.74 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5032° N, 73.9647° W |
| ZIP codes | 12508, 12527 |
| Official website | cityofbeacon.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3605100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Beacon
- Newburgh2.8 mi W
- Balmville3.5 mi NW
- New Windsor4.2 mi SW
- Fishkill4.3 mi NE
- Nelsonville5.2 mi S
- Merritt Park5.4 mi NE
- Gardnertown5.4 mi NW
- Cornwall-on-Hudson5.5 mi SW
- Firthcliffe5.5 mi SW
- Vails Gate5.5 mi SW
- Cold Spring5.8 mi S
- New Hamburg6.2 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Beacon
What county is Beacon in?
Beacon is in Dutchess County, New York.
What is the population of Beacon, NY?
13,769 people lived in Beacon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Beacon, NY?
The main ZIP code is 12508. Other ZIP codes: 12527.
What is the elevation of Beacon?
138 feet (42 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Beacon?
Newburgh (2.8 mi), Balmville (3.5 mi), New Windsor (4.2 mi), Fishkill (4.3 mi), Nelsonville (5.2 mi).
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