Taconic Shores
Census-designated place in Columbia County, New York

Taconic Shores is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Columbia County, New York, with 547 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 545 ft (166 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Copake, 0.8 miles S.
- 547residents (2020 Census)
- 545 ftelevation · 166 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 658 / sq mipopulation density
- 12516ZIP code
About Taconic Shores
Taconic Shores is a residential development and census-designated place (CDP) in Columbia County, New York, United States. The hamlet is near the geographic center of the town of Copake and surrounds Robinson Pond, a water body on the Roeliff Jansen Kill. The CDP was designated after the 2010 census. As of the 2020 census, Taconic Shores had a population of 547.
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Living in Taconic Shores
- Median household income
- $177,994
- Median home value
- $243,300
- Median age
- 59.2
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Taconic Shores had 547 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 547 |
|---|---|
| Density | 658 per sq mi (254 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Taconic Shores at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbia County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 547 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.83 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1161° N, 73.5552° W |
| ZIP code | 12516 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3673057 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Taconic Shores
- Copake0.8 mi S
- Copake Falls1.6 mi E
- Copake Lake3.1 mi NW
- Mount Washington, MA4.7 mi E
- Egremont, MA6.9 mi NE
- Sheffield, MA10.0 mi E
- Philmont10.3 mi NW
- Pine Plains10.9 mi SW
- Salisbury, CT11.2 mi SE
- Millerton11.3 mi S
- Alford, MA11.6 mi NE
- Claverack-Red Mills11.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Taconic Shores
What county is Taconic Shores in?
Taconic Shores is in Columbia County, New York.
What is the population of Taconic Shores, NY?
547 people lived in Taconic Shores at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Taconic Shores, NY?
The ZIP code of Taconic Shores is 12516.
What is the elevation of Taconic Shores?
545 feet (166 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Taconic Shores?
Copake (0.8 mi), Copake Falls (1.6 mi), Copake Lake (3.1 mi), Mount Washington (4.7 mi), Egremont (6.9 mi).
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