10537 ZIP Code — Lake Peekskill, NY

Putnam County, New York

ZIP code 10537 is located in Lake Peekskill, New York, within Putnam County. It covers approximately 1.07 square miles and serves a population of 2,961 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 914.

About ZIP code 10537

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $304,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $120,605.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 49 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 10537 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

2,961

population

1.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

10537 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 10537

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 10537. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake Peekskill	Acceptable
Lake Peekskill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

10547 Mohegan Lake (2.4 mi) 10588 Shrub Oak (3.2 mi) 10524 Garrison (3.6 mi) 10566 Peekskill (4.1 mi) 10535 Jefferson Valley (4.4 mi) 10579 Putnam Valley (5.5 mi) 10598 Yorktown Heights (6 mi) 10996 West Point (6.1 mi) 10511 Buchanan (6.1 mi) 10911 Bear Mountain (6.4 mi) 10527 Granite Springs (6.5 mi) 10986 Tomkins Cove (6.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,961
Population density	2,767 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	1.07 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	41.3367
Longitude	-73.8840
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	914

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.6%	20.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	25.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	36.2%	37.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	13.4%	16.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,961

Population

2,767

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$120,605

Median household income

$44,982

Per capita income

$304,700

Median home value

$2,258

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

905

Housing units

53.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

133

10–14

127

15–19

141

20–24

134

114

25–34

108

345

35–44

327

154

45–54

146

148

55–59

141

60–64

168

65–74

159

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	665	22.5%
18 and over	2,296	77.5%
65 and over	327	11.0%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.6%

Black or African American 12.7%

Two or more races 9.8%

Asian 9.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,957	62.6%
Black or African American	396	12.7%
Two or more races	307	9.8%
Asian	301	9.6%
Hispanic or Latino	167	5.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.6%	20.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	25.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	36.2%	37.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	13.4%	16.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 23.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	26.1%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	23.4%
Median income	$120,605

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k–$300k 27.9%

$300k–$500k 47.4%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$304,700
Median rent / month	$2,258
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	15.5%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	2.3%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	54.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	32.9%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	15.3%
2 vehicles	48.0%
3 or more	33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.9%
Electricity	5.1%
Propane / LP gas	8.4%
Fuel oil	62.0%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	467	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	131	13.9%
Male householder, no spouse	147	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	199	21.1%
Households with children under 18	411	43.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	179	19.0%
Average household size	3.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	32.4%
Married	48.1%	52.0%
Separated	0.6%	0.0%
Widowed	8.9%	6.7%
Divorced	8.7%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 18.0%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 27.8%

Graduate / professional 25.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	53.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	445	57.3%
High school	139	17.9%
College / grad school	193	24.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.0%

Professional & management 13.4%

Retail trade 10.0%

Construction 9.6%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Other services 4.4%

Public administration 4.4%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.2%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.5%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	7.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	48.6

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 14.6%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 59.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.7%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	12.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.2%
High blood pressure	25.7%
High cholesterol	27.6%
Diabetes	7.2%
Heart disease	4.3%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	18.3%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.5%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.2%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	18.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	9.0%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	7.6%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	72.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	8.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	23.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	27.1%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,861	96.6%
Spanish	106	3.7%
Other Indo-European	25	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.6%
Other languages	64	2.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,257	76.2%
Born in same state	2,226	75.2%
Born in different state	1,901	64.2%
Foreign born	31	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	704	23.8%
Not a US citizen	582	82.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	421	14.2%
French	131	4.4%
Arab	127	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	55	1.9%
German	16	0.5%
Polish	15	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 10537

What city is ZIP code 10537 in?

ZIP code 10537 is primarily assigned to Lake Peekskill, New York.

What county is ZIP code 10537 in?

ZIP code 10537 falls within Putnam County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 10537?

53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 10537?

The median household income in ZIP code 10537 is $120,605, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 10537?

ZIP code 10537 has an estimated population of 2,961 residents, with a density of 2,760 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 10537?

The median home value in ZIP code 10537 is $304,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 10537 in?

ZIP code 10537 observes the EST timezone.