| ZIP Code | 10509 |
|---|---|
| City | Brewster |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Putnam County |
| Area Code | 329/845 |
| Elevation | 459 ft |
| Latitude | 41.410855 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.59434 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.0% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 226 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,495 (25%) |
| Some College | 1,342 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 1,659 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,012 (7.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,263 (44.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $120,987 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $430,200 ▲ 54% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,836/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,839 |
| Vacant Units | 513 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,839 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 513 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 10509 is located in Brewster, New York, within Putnam County. With a population of 20,055, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.4 years. Economically, 10509 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $120,987 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 10509 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $430,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,836 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 10509 is majority White (60.98%). Residents are well-educated — 52.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 10509 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 10509 in Brewster, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 20,055 residents, a median household income of $120,987, and a median home value of $430,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.