City

Brewster, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Putnam County  ·  New York

👥20,055Population
💰$120,987Median HH Income▲ 59% above avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$430,200Median Home Value▲ 54% above avg
🎓52.0%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61%Hispanic: 29.8%Black: 2.3%Asian: 3.4%Other: 1.5%Race
White61.0%
Hispanic29.8%
Black2.3%
Asian3.4%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads52.0% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma226 (1.6%)
HS Graduate3,495 (25%)
Some College1,342 (9.6%)
Associates1,659 (11.9%)
Bachelors1,012 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree6,263 (44.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 25%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 44.7%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad25.0%
Some College9.6%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate44.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$120,987 ▲ 59% above avg
Median Home Value$430,200 ▲ 54% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,836/mo
Total Housing Units7,839
Vacant Units513

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Brewster, NY

Brewster is a city in New York, located in Putnam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,055 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Brewster is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $120,987 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Brewster is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $430,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,836 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brewster is well-educated. 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (60.98%).

Brewster, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Brewster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
10509 20,055 $120,987 $430,200 $1,836 4.3% 52.0% 78.2%