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Putnam Valley, NY · standard

ZIP Code 10579

Putnam County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,675
102/sq mi
$132,500
Median income
$548,400
Median home value
49.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Putnam Valley pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
102
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10579 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 10579 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Putnam Valley, Putnam County, New York, home to 8,675 residents across 84.9 square miles, a density of 102 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 10579 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,500 (43% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $58,758. Local economic indicators show a 4.1% poverty rate alongside 1.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $548,400 for a typical home value (45% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,638 a month; 90.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 10579

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Putnam Valley, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10579.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 10579?

45.5

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

13.0%

Foreign-Born

White 75.0%
African American 3.9%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%

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

How ZIP 10579 ranks nationally

Putnam Valley, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$132,500 Top 6% higher than 94% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.7%

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

Owner 90.6%
Renter 9.4%

$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 10579 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10579 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 10579 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 10579 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Putnam County

10541 standard
Mahopac, NY
Pop: 26,339
10512 standard
Carmel, NY
Pop: 25,590
10509 standard
Brewster, NY
Pop: 19,507
12563 standard
Patterson, NY
Pop: 8,084
10516 standard
Cold Spring, NY
Pop: 5,289
10524 standard
Garrison, NY
Pop: 4,421

Related Areas

Putnam County Putnam Valley, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 10579 in? ▼
ZIP code 10579 (Putnam Valley) is located in Putnam County, New York. Putnam County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/putnam-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 10579? ▼
ZIP code 10579 in Putnam Valley, NY has a population of 8,675 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10579? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 10579 is $132,500, which is 74% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10579? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 10579 is $548,400, which is 97% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10579? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 10579 is White at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10579? ▼
ZIP code 10579 has 186 business establishments employing approximately 775 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10579? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10579 are: Construction (55), Other services (except public administration) (27), Professional, scientific, and technical services (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10579? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10579 increased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10579? ▼
In ZIP code 10579, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 10579? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10579 is 45.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 10579? ▼
In ZIP code 10579, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10579? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10579 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.