Brewster

Village in Putnam County, New York

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Brewster is a village in Putnam County, New York, with 2,508 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 466 ft (142 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brewster Heights, 1.0 miles NW.

About Brewster

Brewster is a village and the principal settlement within the town of Southeast in Putnam County, New York, United States. The population was 2,508 at the 2020 census. The village, which is the most densely populated portion of the county, was named for two early farmer landowners, Walter and James Brewster, who donated land for the Brewster railroad station in 1848.

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Median household income
$62,886
Median home value
$398,200
Median rent
$1,657/mo
Median age
34.2
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Brewster, NY population

Brewster had 2,508 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,508
Density5,111 per sq mi (1,973 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Brewster at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyPutnam County
TypeVillage
Population2,508 (2020)
Land area0.49 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Coordinates41.3962° N, 73.6163° W
ZIP code10509
Official websitebrewstervillage-ny.gov
Census code (GEOID)3608070

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Brewster

What county is Brewster in?

Brewster is in Putnam County, New York.

What is the population of Brewster, NY?

2,508 people lived in Brewster at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Brewster, NY?

The ZIP code of Brewster is 10509.

What is the elevation of Brewster?

466 feet (142 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Brewster?

Brewster Heights (1.0 mi), Brewster Hill (1.8 mi), Peach Lake (2.7 mi), Carmel (3.6 mi), Lake Carmel (4.6 mi).

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