Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.6% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,118 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 16,642 (24.4%) |
| Some College | 6,032 (8.8%) |
| Associates | 7,938 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 6,127 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 30,455 (44.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $126,377 ▲ 66% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $451,277 ▲ 62% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,926/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 38,682 |
| Vacant Units | 3,315 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Putnam County is located in New York and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 99,034 residents. With a median age of 44.12, it is a middle-aged county.
Putnam County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $126,376 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.4% is well below the national average.
Housing in Putnam County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $451,277 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,925. Homeownership rates are high at 83.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Putnam County are primarily White (72.35%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 53.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Putnam County, NY is a upper-middle-income area in New York. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10509 | Brewster | 20,055 | $120,987 | $430,200 | $1,836 | 4.3% | 52.0% |
| 10512 | Carmel | 24,238 | $124,519 | $401,800 | $1,607 | 3.8% | 52.6% |
| 10516 | Cold Spring | 5,607 | $135,922 | $625,400 | $1,798 | 4.2% | 68.9% |
| 10524 | Garrison | 4,298 | $125,568 | $549,600 | $2,313 | 5.3% | 58.4% |
| 10537 | Lake Peekskill | 2,418 | $126,354 | $367,500 | $2,298 | 3.9% | 63.5% |
| 10541 | Mahopac | 26,137 | $133,929 | $472,600 | $1,967 | 4.2% | 54.5% |
| 12563 | Patterson | 7,456 | $102,472 | $358,200 | $1,868 | 5.9% | 37.9% |
| 10579 | Putnam Valley | 8,825 | $135,893 | $515,000 | $2,723 | 1.3% | 55.8% |