ZIP Code 10579, New York
ZIP Code 10579 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 10579 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Putnam County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,019. The land area covers 34.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,019 | ±579 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 45.5 yrs | ±2.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,102 | ±236 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,698 | ±308 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,102 | ±236 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 596 | ±234 |
| Median Home Value | $548,400 | ±$33,585 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,638 | ±$919 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $132,500 | ±$20,313 |
| Per Capita Income | $58,758 | ±$6,567 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 366 | ±259 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,532 | ±514 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.8% | ±3.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 98,409 (2024)
ID: 194485
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF PLANNING
841 FAIR STREET, CARMEL NY 10512-3012
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MAHOPAC, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NEWBURGH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BEACON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BEDFORD HILLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BEDFORD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | POUGHQUAG, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CORTLANDT MANOR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BREWSTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | FISHKILL, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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United States Military Academy
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College | 6.1 mi away | 606 Thayer Rd, West Point, NY, 10996 |
8459384011
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PUTNAM VALLEY FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 30 OSCAWANA LAKE ROAD, PUTNAM VALLEY, NY, 10579 |
(845) 528-3242
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Empire Beauty School-Peekskill
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College Vocational | 8.3 mi away | 19 Bank St, Peekskill, NY, 10566 |
8009204593
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JOHN C. HART MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 1130 EAST MAIN STREET, SHRUB OAK, NY, 10588 |
(914) 245-5262
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Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary
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College | 9.1 mi away | 141 Furnace Woods Rd, Peekskill, NY, 10566 |
9147361500
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ALICE CURTIS DESMOND AND HAMILTON FISH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 472 ROUTE 403, GARRISON, NY, 10524 |
(845) 424-3020
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Orange Ulster BOCES
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College Vocational | 11.4 mi away | 3 Washington Center, Newburgh, NY, 12550 |
845781671510800
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MAHOPAC PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 668 ROUTE 6, MAHOPAC, NY, 10541 |
(845) 628-2009
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Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli
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College | 11.5 mi away | 701 Blooming Grove Turnpike, New Windsor, NY, 12553-8006 |
8457844020
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JULIA L. BUTTERFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 10 MORRIS AVENUE, COLD SPRING, NY, 10516 |
(845) 265-3040
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SHRUB OAK, NY US, located 4.3 miles from ZCTA5 10579. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.6° | 17.1° | 26.9° | 3.61" | — |
| February | 38.9° | 19.8° | 29.4° | 3.04" | — |
| March | 47.8° | 26.0° | 36.9° | 4.36" | — |
| April | 60.2° | 36.1° | 48.2° | 3.90" | — |
| May | 71.0° | 46.7° | 58.9° | 4.32" | — |
| June | 78.6° | 55.6° | 67.1° | 4.52" | — |
| July | 83.7° | 61.1° | 72.4° | 4.72" | — |
| August | 82.8° | 60.2° | 71.5° | 4.31" | — |
| September | 75.0° | 52.4° | 63.7° | 4.60" | — |
| October | 63.7° | 41.4° | 52.6° | 4.63" | — |
| November | 52.1° | 31.5° | 41.8° | 3.67" | — |
| December | 41.1° | 24.2° | 32.7° | 4.85" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrub Oak CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Mahopac CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Jefferson Valley-Yorktown CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Lake Mohegan CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Cold Spring village | Village | 6.2 mi | — |
| Nelsonville village | Village | 6.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 10579. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.