City

Putnam Valley, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Putnam County  ·  New York

👥8,825Population
💰$135,893Median HH Income▲ 78% above avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$515,000Median Home Value▲ 85% above avg
🎓55.8%College Grads▲ 44% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.7%Hispanic: 15.7%Black: 1.8%Asian: 2.7%Other: 3%Race
White76.7%
Hispanic15.7%
Black1.8%
Asian2.7%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.92
Below Poverty1.8% ▼ 82% below avg
College Grads55.8% ▲ 44% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma77 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,189 (20.4%)
Some College578 (9.9%)
Associates736 (12.6%)
Bachelors511 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree2,750 (47.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 20.4%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 47.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad20.4%
Some College9.9%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate47.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.3%Renter: 9.7%Tenure
Owner90.3%
Renter9.7%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
52%

Financials

Median HH Income$135,893 ▲ 78% above avg
Median Home Value$515,000 ▲ 85% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,723/mo
Total Housing Units3,642
Vacant Units631

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
10%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
53%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Putnam Valley, NY

Putnam Valley is a city in New York, located in Putnam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,825 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Putnam Valley is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $135,893 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Putnam Valley is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $515,000, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,723 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Putnam Valley is well-educated. 55.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Putnam Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
10579 8,825 $135,893 $515,000 $2,723 1.3% 55.8% 90.3%