ZIP Code 10579
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Putnam Valley · Putnam County · New York
- Population
- 8,675
- Median income
- $132,500
- Median home value
- $548,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.7%
- Land area
- 84.9 sq mi
102/sq mi
▲ 74% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 97% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.5
New York
ZIP code 10579 in Putnam Valley, New York has a population of 8,675. The median household income is $132,500, which is 74% above the national average. Median home value is $548,400, 97% above the US average. 49.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 10579 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 84.9 square miles in Putnam Valley, Putnam County, New York. The area is home to 8,675 residents, producing a population density of 102 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 10579 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 10579 sits at $132,500 (43% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $58,758. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $548,400 (45% above the state average) with median rent at $2,638 per month, and 90.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 10579 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 46 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Putnam County, so you can benchmark 10579 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 10579
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10579.
- Construction
Construction
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 19
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 15
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
15 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 10579, Putnam Valley, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,675
Population
84.9
Area (sq mi)
102
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10579?
45.5
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
13.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$132,500
Median Household Income
+43% vs state
$58,758
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
45.6 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
3,698
Total Housing Units
3,102
Occupied Units
596
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$548,400
Median Home Value
+45% vs state
$2,638
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.8%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 10579 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 156 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 173 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 196 |
| 2023 | +3.7% | 203 |
| 2024 | +12.8% | 229 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 186 business establishments in ZIP 10579, employing approximately 775 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,906,000.
186
Businesses
775
Employees
$37.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 55 | 29.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 14.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 8.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 4.3% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 2.7% |
| Information | 4 | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 10579 vs 10588 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10588 | Shrub Oak, NY | 2,282 | 4.1 mi |
| 10547 | Mohegan Lake, NY | 7,647 | 5.7 mi |
| 10535 | Jefferson Valley, NY | 555 | 4.5 mi |
| 10541 | Mahopac, NY | 26,339 | 4.5 mi |
| 10537 | Lake Peekskill, NY | 2,416 | 4.6 mi |
| 10524 | Garrison, NY | 4,421 | 4.7 mi |
| 10517 | Crompond, NY | 539 | 6.7 mi |
| 10516 | Cold Spring, NY | 5,289 | 5.4 mi |
| 10996 | West Point, NY | 6,756 | 7.1 mi |
| 10505 | Baldwin Place, NY | 851 | 5.9 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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