Philipstown, New York

Philipstown, New York
Town of Philipstown
Town hall
Etymology: Early local landowners, the Philipse family
Location of Philipstown, New York
Location of New York in the United States
Coordinates: 41°25′22″N 73°57′2″W / 41.42278°N 73.95056°W / 41.42278; -73.95056
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyPutnam
Founded1788
Government
 • Town supervisorJohn Van Tassel
Area
 • Total
51.55 sq mi (133.52 km2)
 • Land48.77 sq mi (126.32 km2)
 • Water2.78 sq mi (7.20 km2)
Elevation
200 ft (61 m)
Lowest elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
9,831
 • Density201.6/sq mi (77.82/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight Time)
ZIP code
10516 and 10524
Area code845
FIPS code36-079-57584
FIPS code36-57584
GNIS feature ID0979363
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WebsiteTown of Philipstown

Philipstown is a town located in the western part of Putnam County, New York, United States. The population was 9,831 at the 2020 census.