Putnam Lake

Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York

Aerial view of Putnam Lake, New York
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Putnam Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Putnam County, New York, with 3,776 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 512 ft (156 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ball Pond, 1.4 miles SE.

About Putnam Lake

Putnam Lake is a hamlet and census-designated place in the eastern part of the town of Patterson in Putnam County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Putnam Lake had a population of 3,776. Putnam Lake is adjacent to the Connecticut border, which is crossed by a number of local streets. The community surrounds a lake, which is also called Putnam Lake.

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Living in Putnam Lake

Median household income
$103,561
Median home value
$337,000
Median rent
$1,750/mo
Median age
45.1
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Putnam Lake, NY population

Putnam Lake had 3,776 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,776
Density829 per sq mi (320 per km²)

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

Putnam Lake at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyPutnam County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population3,776 (2020)
Land area4.55 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Water area0.42 sq mi (1.09 km²)
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Coordinates41.4743° N, 73.5505° W
ZIP code12563
Census code (GEOID)3660103

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

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Frequently asked questions about Putnam Lake

What county is Putnam Lake in?

Putnam Lake is in Putnam County, New York.

What is the population of Putnam Lake, NY?

3,776 people lived in Putnam Lake at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Putnam Lake, NY?

The ZIP code of Putnam Lake is 12563.

What is the elevation of Putnam Lake?

512 feet (156 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Putnam Lake?

Ball Pond (1.4 mi), Taylor Corners (2.2 mi), Bigelow Corners (2.3 mi), New Fairfield (3.3 mi), Candlewood Knolls (4.5 mi).

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