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Peekskill, NY
City in Westchester County, New York. ZIP codes: 10566.
Population
25,625
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
5,899
ZIP codes
1
Peekskill and its ZIP codes
Peekskill at a glance
- Peekskill is about 14 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 64th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $85,954, close to the New York median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $395,600 (7% below New York) and median rent is $2,036 a month.
Local data for Peekskill, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Peekskill, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,954
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$395,600
Median rent
$2,036/mo
Homeownership
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher
37.8%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
37.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Ecuadorian Americans (5,749), Irish Americans (2,803), Italian Americans (2,726).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Westchester County. PPP loans are for Peekskill.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$95,012
433,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$136,419
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.3B
FY 2026, $6,316 per person
PPP loans
$41M
668 loans, 5,521 jobs reported
How people get to work
Peekskill, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.4%
- Carpooled14.4%
- Public transit9.5%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 37.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Peekskill, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,075
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6,276
3.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Peekskill, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.4%
U.S. 33.3% -4.9 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
10.1%
U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Peekskill
1 in or overlapping Peekskill. Population shown
Cities near Peekskill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BuchananVillage | 2.1 mi | 1.4 |
| VerplanckCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| MontroseCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.6 |
| CrugersCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake MoheganCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.9 |
| CrompondCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Fort MontgomeryCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.8 |
| Shrub OakCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Highland FallsVillage | 5.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Stony PointCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Croton-on-HudsonVillage | 6.5 mi | 4.7 |
| Jefferson Valley-YorktownCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 7 |
| West HaverstrawVillage | 6.7 mi | 1.5 |
| HaverstrawVillage | 6.8 mi | 2 |
| West PointCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 18.4 |
| ThiellsCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Peekskill, NY in?
- Peekskill is in Westchester County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Peekskill, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Peekskill include 10566.
- What is the population of Peekskill, NY?
- About 25,625 people live in Peekskill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Peekskill?
- Nearby places include Buchanan (2.1 mi), Verplanck (3.1 mi), Montrose (3.5 mi), Crugers (4.3 mi), Lake Mohegan (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023