Putnam Lake
Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York

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.
- 3,776residents (2020 Census)
- 512 ftelevation · 156 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 11.8 km²
- 829 / sq mipopulation density
- 12563ZIP code
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 had 3,776 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,776 |
|---|---|
| Density | 829 per sq mi (320 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Putnam Lake at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Putnam County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,776 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.55 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4743° N, 73.5505° W |
| ZIP code | 12563 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3660103 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Putnam Lake
- Ball Pond, CT1.4 mi SE
- Taylor Corners, CT2.2 mi SE
- Bigelow Corners, CT2.3 mi E
- New Fairfield, CT3.3 mi E
- Candlewood Knolls, CT4.5 mi E
- Brewster Hill4.7 mi SW
- Kellogg Point, CT4.7 mi E
- Knollcrest, CT4.7 mi NE
- Bogus Hill, CT5.1 mi NE
- Candlewood Isle, CT5.1 mi E
- Inglenook, CT5.2 mi NE
- Sail Harbor, CT5.6 mi NE
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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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