Lake Mohegan

Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York

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Lake Mohegan is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Westchester County, New York, with 5,896 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 522 ft (159 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shrub Oak, 1.3 miles NE.

About Lake Mohegan

Lake Mohegan, commonly known as Mohegan Lake, is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the Town of Yorktown in Westchester County, New York, United States.

There is a private lake, Mohegan Lake, also known as "Lake Mohegan", with beaches which are occasionally closed for swimming due to harmful algal blooms.

The town was home to several former summer bungalow colonies in the 1950s and 1960s. They included the Skyview Colony and Lakeview Colony off U.S. Route 6.

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Living in Lake Mohegan

Median household income
$162,321
Median home value
$503,000
Median rent
$2,875/mo
Median age
43.3
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Lake Mohegan, NY population

Lake Mohegan had 5,896 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,896
Density2,042 per sq mi (789 per km²)

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

Lake Mohegan at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyWestchester County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5,896 (2020)
Land area2.89 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Water area0.19 sq mi (0.50 km²)
Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Coordinates41.3133° N, 73.8460° W
ZIP codes10547, 10517, 10588
Census code (GEOID)3640689

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

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Frequently asked questions about Lake Mohegan

What county is Lake Mohegan in?

Lake Mohegan is in Westchester County, New York.

What is the population of Lake Mohegan, NY?

5,896 people lived in Lake Mohegan at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lake Mohegan, NY?

The main ZIP code is 10547. Other ZIP codes: 10517, 10588.

What is the elevation of Lake Mohegan?

522 feet (159 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lake Mohegan?

Shrub Oak (1.3 mi), Crompond (1.3 mi), Jefferson Valley-Yorktown (2.4 mi), Peekskill (4.4 mi), Yorktown Heights (4.8 mi).

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