# Peekskill

> city in Westchester County, New York, United States

**Wikidata**: [Q876191](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q876191)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peekskill,_New_York)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/peekskill

## Summary
Peekskill is a city located in Westchester County, New York, within the United States. Officially known as the City of Peekskill, it was established in 1816 and sits on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. As of the 2020 United States Census, the city has a population of 25,431.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Westchester County, New York, United States.
- **Inception**: Founded in 1816.
- **Population**: 25,431 residents (2020 United States Census); 23,583 residents (2010 United States Census).
- **Area**: 14.498108 square kilometres.
- **Elevation**: 39 metres above sea level.
- **Coordinates**: 41.288888888889, -73.92.
- **Water Coverage**: Water constitutes 21.9767% of the total area.
- **Official Website**: https://www.cityofpeekskill.com/
- **Postal Code**: 10566.
- **Local Dialing Code**: 914.
- **Per Capita Income**: $34,300 USD (based on the 2016–2020 American Community Survey).
- **Households**: 9,679 (based on the 2016–2020 American Community Survey).
- **UN/LOCODE**: USZGF.

## FAQs
**What is the geographical location of Peekskill?**
Peekskill is situated in Westchester County, New York, and is located next to the Hudson River. The city covers an area of approximately 14.5 square kilometres with an elevation of 39 metres.

**How has Peekskill's population changed recently?**
According to the United States Census, the population increased from 23,583 in 2010 to 25,431 in 2020. The city contains 9,679 households based on survey data from 2016 to 2020.

**What identifiers are used for Peekskill in databases?**
Peekskill is listed under various identifiers including the FIPS code 36-56979, the GNIS feature ID 960097 (human settlement), and the Library of Congress Authority ID n80090628. It is also recognized by the GeoNames ID 5130831.

## Why It Matters
Peekskill serves as a recognized administrative and human settlement within New York State, documented extensively across academic and governmental sources. Its inclusion in the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica highlights its longstanding historical relevance. The city's demographic and economic data, tracked through the U.S. Census and American Community Survey, provide essential metrics for understanding regional development in Westchester County.

## Notable For
- Located directly next to the Hudson River, a major geographical feature.
- Documented in the 11th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica.
- Distinct classification as both a "human settlement" and an "administrative territorial entity" in geographic databases.
- High water coverage relative to land area, with water making up nearly 22% of its total area.

## Body

### Geography and Environment
Peekskill is geographically positioned at coordinates 41.288888888889 latitude and -73.92 longitude. The city encompasses a total area of 14.498108 square kilometres. A significant portion of this area, 21.9767%, is composed of water, as the city is located in or next to the Hudson River. The elevation of the city is recorded at 39 metres above sea level.

### Demographics and Economy
Demographic data for Peekskill is derived from the United States Census. The 2010 Census recorded a population of 23,583, which grew to a preferred value of 25,431 by the 2020 Census. Economic data from the 2016–2020 American Community Survey indicates a per capita income of $34,300 (United States dollar) and a total of 9,679 households.

### History and Governance
The inception of Peekskill dates to 1816. It is officially classified as a city and a city in the state of New York. The city is governed as the "City of Peekskill" and maintains an official website for public communication. It falls under the local dialing code 914 and uses the postal code 10566.

### External Identifiers and Classifications
Peekskill is cataloged in numerous international and national databases.
*   **Government Codes**: FIPS 55-3 code is 36-56979; GNIS feature IDs include 960097 (human settlement) and 979348 (administrative territorial entity).
*   **Library and Archives**: Library of Congress Authority ID is n80090628; National Archives Identifier is 10046369; VIAF ID is 150985000; GND ID is 4704513-9.
*   **Geographical Databases**: GeoNames IDs include 5130831 (human settlement) and 5130844 (administrative territorial entity); OpenStreetMap relation ID is 174879; UN/LOCODE is USZGF.
*   **Digital and Knowledge Bases**: The entity has a Freebase ID (/m/0yc9m), a Quora topic (Peekskill-NY), and a MusicBrainz Area ID (f37085b4-fd9b-4f69-9d2e-88da0cadf776). It is also listed in the Yale Lux database and WorldCat Entities.

### Media and Categories
The city is associated with several visual and categorical references. An image titled "Division and Park, Peekskill, NY.jpg" and a locator map image highlighting Westchester County are available. The main category for the city is "Category:Peekskill, New York," with specific categories for people born or dying there, as well as a category for associated people ("People from Peekskill, New York"). The Wikipedia page for "Peekskill, New York" exists in approximately 51 language versions, including Arabic, German, French, Japanese, and Russian.

## References

1. archINFORM
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. Czech National Authority Database
5. MusicBrainz
6. 2010 U.S. Gazetteer Files
7. [2010 United States Census](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0100000US%241600000&y=2010&d=DEC%20Redistricting%20Data%20%28PL%2094-171%29)
8. [2020 United States Census](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?t=Populations%20and%20People&g=0100000US,%241600000&y=2020)
9. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
10. [2016–2020 American Community Survey](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?d=ACS%205-Year%20Estimates%20Detailed%20Tables)
11. GeoNames
12. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/us.htm)
13. 2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files
14. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
15. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
16. [2016–2020 American Community Survey](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?t=Income%20and%20Poverty&g=0100000US,%241600000&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1902)