ZIP Code 12508: Beacon, New York
ZIP code 12508 covers part or all of Beacon in Dutchess County, New York. Its reference point is at latitude 41.5097 and longitude -73.9634 (41°30'34.9"N 73°57'48.2"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 12508
12508 is the only ZIP code listed for Beacon, NY in our directory.
Across Dutchess County there are 39 ZIP codes listed, and New York has 2,307 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 12527 in Glenham, NY, about 1.7 mi to the northeast.
| ZIP code | 12508 |
|---|---|
| City | Beacon |
| County | Dutchess County |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Latitude | 41.5097 |
| Longitude | -73.9634 |
| DMS | 41°30'34.9"N 73°57'48.2"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 12527 (Glenham, 1.7 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 12508
Map centered on 41.5097, -73.9634. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Beacon, NY
ZIP Codes Near 12508
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 12508, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 12508, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Glenham, NY (1.7 mi northeast), Chelsea, NY (3.0 mi north) and Fishkill, NY (4.0 mi northeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Glenham, NY – 1.7 mi northeast
- Chelsea, NY – 3.0 mi north
- Fishkill, NY – 4.0 mi northeast
- Cold Spring, NY – 5.0 mi south
- Newburgh, NY – 5.0 mi west
- Hughsonville, NY – 5.2 mi north
- New Windsor, NY – 5.5 mi southwest
- Cornwall On Hudson, NY – 5.7 mi southwest
- Vails Gate, NY – 5.9 mi southwest
- Marlboro, NY – 6.7 mi north
Schools Near Beacon, NY
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 12508 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Beacon and Dutchess County.
Searching nearby communities such as Glenham and Chelsea can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 12508.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Beacon, NY are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 12508.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Beacon, NY can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 12508 may also use facilities in nearby Glenham, Chelsea and Fishkill.
Shopping and Dining in Beacon
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 12508 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Beacon, New York can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 12508.
To research local history, try searching for Dutchess County records and archives along with the name Beacon.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 12508, Glenham lies about 1.7 mi to the northeast, Chelsea lies about 3.0 mi to the north, Fishkill lies about 4.0 mi to the northeast, Cold Spring lies about 5.0 mi to the south and Newburgh lies about 5.0 mi to the west. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Beacon show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 12508
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Beacon Firehouse -1”): Daniel Case at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Freight Derailment on Metro-North Tracks (16814041455)”): Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Echinacea, Dennings Point”): Windblown29, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Data for ZIP code 12508 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.