| ZIP Code | 10537 |
|---|---|
| City | Lake Peekskill |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Putnam County |
| Area Code | 329/914 |
| Elevation | 290 ft |
| Latitude | 41.344088 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.881002 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.98 |
| Below Poverty | 5.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| College Grads | 63.5% ▲ 64% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 125 (7.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 387 (23%) |
| Associates | 101 (6%) |
| Bachelors | 220 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 846 (50.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $126,354 ▲ 66% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $367,500 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,298/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 984 |
| Vacant Units | 173 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.98 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 984 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 173 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.98 |
ZIP code 10537 is located in Lake Peekskill, New York, within Putnam County. With a population of 2,418, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40 years. Economically, 10537 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $126,354 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 10537 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $367,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,298 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 10537 is primarily White (80.27%). Residents are highly educated — 63.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.9%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 10537 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 10537 in Lake Peekskill, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,418 residents, a median household income of $126,354, and a median home value of $367,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.