Putnam County, NY ZIP Codes
New York (NY) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
97,936
population (2021)
-1.8%
pop change since 2010
36079
FIPS code
Putnam County ZIP code map
About Putnam County
Putnam County is located in New York and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 97,936 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.8% from 99,710 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Putnam County is 36079.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 97,936 |
| 2010 population | 99,710 |
| Change | -1.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| FIPS code | 36079 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Putnam County
ZIP codes for Putnam County, NY (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10509 | Brewster | Putnam | View map |
| 10512 | Carmel | Putnam | View map |
| 10516 | Cold Spring | Putnam | View map |
| 10524 | Garrison | Putnam | View map |
| 10537 | Lake Peekskill | Putnam | View map |
| 10541 | Mahopac | Putnam | View map |
| 10542 | Mahopac Falls | Putnam | View map |
| 10579 | Putnam Valley | Putnam | View map |
| 12563 | Patterson | Putnam | View map |
Demographics & statistics
98,956
Population
43.7
Median age
$120,266
Median household income
$53,063
Per capita income
$434,100
Median home value
$1,843
Median monthly rent
83.2%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
33,018
Housing units
45.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,232
Under 5
2,187
2,431
5–9
2,384
3,139
10–14
3,077
3,102
15–19
3,040
3,058
20–24
2,998
5,566
25–34
5,457
6,163
35–44
6,041
7,331
45–54
7,186
4,000
55–59
3,921
3,966
60–64
3,888
5,363
65–74
5,257
2,695
75–84
2,642
925
85+
907
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19,417 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 79,539 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 17,789 | 17.9% |
| Median age | 43.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.2%
Hispanic or Latino
11.1%
Other race
7.3%
Two or more races
5.1%
Black or African American
3%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79,312 | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,389 | 11.1% |
| Other race | 8,146 | 7.3% |
| Two or more races | 5,684 | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 3,384 | 3% |
| Asian | 2,217 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 192 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
6.7%
$50k–$75k
11.9%
$75k–$100k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
14.2%
$200k+
24.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.2% |
| $200k+ | 24.1% |
| Median income | $120,266 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
2.2%
$100k–$150k
1.1%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k–$300k
15.4%
$300k–$500k
42.9%
$500k–$1M
29.5%
$1M+
5.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $434,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,843 |
| Owner occupied | 83.2% |
| Renter occupied | 16.8% |
| Vacant | 11.1% |
| Single-family detached | 81.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.78 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.3% |
| 3 or more | 28.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.0% |
| Electricity | 16.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.0% |
| Fuel oil | 62.2% |
| Wood | 1.9% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 21,490 | 59.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,685 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,438 | 12.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,617 | 21.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11,450 | 33.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 13,049 | 36.0% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.4% | 27.7% |
| Married | 58.3% | 53.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
23.3%
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
24.5%
Graduate / professional
21.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,171 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 576 | 1.8% |
| Elementary school | 9,235 | 42.5% |
| High school | 5,585 | 25.1% |
| College / grad school | 6,082 | 26.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.0%
Professional & management
13.1%
Retail trade
10.2%
Construction
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Public administration
4.8%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Other services
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Information
3.4%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.4% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 7.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.6% |
| Government | 17.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.2% |
| Carpool | 5.9% |
| Public transit | 8.0% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 41.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
6.6%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
15.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.1% |
| Retirement income | 28.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 27.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 20.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 18.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.7% |
| Visited dentist | 72.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.5% |
| Teeth loss | 9.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,563 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 26.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.3% |
| Public insurance | 30.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 94,537 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 5,179 | 4.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,893 | 2.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,439 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 701 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 85,095 | 86.3% |
| Born in same state | 83,856 | 84.8% |
| Born in different state | 71,236 | 69.8% |
| Foreign born | 1,239 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13,861 | 13.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 9,310 | 70.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 19,275 | 19.5% |
| Arab | 6,834 | 6.9% |
| French | 5,915 | 6% |
| English | 962 | 1% |
| Irish | 842 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 548 | 0.6% |
| German | 384 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 328 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 101 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.2% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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