| ZIP Code | 10579 |
|---|---|
| City | Putnam Valley |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Putnam County |
| Area Code | 329/845/914 |
| Elevation | 842 ft |
| Latitude | 41.395364 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.839053 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.6 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.92 |
| Below Poverty | 1.8% ▼ 82% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.8% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 74% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 77 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,189 (20.4%) |
| Some College | 578 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 736 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 511 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,750 (47.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $135,893 ▲ 78% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $515,000 ▲ 85% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,723/mo ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,642 |
| Vacant Units | 631 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,642 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 631 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
ZIP code 10579 is located in Putnam Valley, New York, within Putnam County. With a population of 8,825, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.6 years. Economically, 10579 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $135,893 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 10579 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $515,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,723 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 10579 is primarily White (76.67%). Residents are well-educated — 55.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.8%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 10579 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 10579 in Putnam Valley, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,825 residents, a median household income of $135,893, and a median home value of $515,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.