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Brewster, NY
Village in Putnam County, New York.
Population
2,512
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
5,121
ZIP codes
0
Brewster and its ZIP codes
Brewster at a glance
- Brewster is about 12 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,886, 27% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $398,200 (6% below New York) and median rent is $1,657 a month.
Local data for Brewster, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brewster, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,886
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$398,200
Median rent
$1,657/mo
Homeownership
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (855), Italian Americans (206), Honduran Americans (170).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Putnam County. PPP loans are for Brewster.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,372
26,879 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$88,460
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$643M
FY 2026, $6,578 per person
How people get to work
Brewster, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit4.2%
- Walked12.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brewster, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
362
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
222
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 16°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brewster, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities near Brewster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Brewster HeightsCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Brewster HillCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Peach LakeCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.3 |
| CarmelCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 9.2 |
| Lake CarmelCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Ridgebury, CTCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Taylor Corners, CTCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Heritage HillsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.9 |
| Putnam LakeCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Ball Pond, CTCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| MahopacCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Lakes West, CTCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.3 |
| LincolndaleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| Danbury, CTCity | 7.3 mi | 42 |
| Mamanasco Lake, CTCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Bigelow Corners, CTCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brewster, NY in?
- Brewster is in Putnam County, New York.
- What is the population of Brewster, NY?
- About 2,512 people live in Brewster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brewster?
- Nearby places include Brewster Heights (0.9 mi), Brewster Hill (1.9 mi), Peach Lake (2.8 mi), Carmel (4 mi), Lake Carmel (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023