Pelham, New York
Pelham /pɛləm/ is a suburban town in Westchester County, approximately 10 miles northeast of Midtown Manhattan. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 13,078, an increase from the 2010 census. Historically, Pelham was composed of five villages and became known as "the Pelhams". Pelham currently contains two independently incorporated villages: the Villages of Pelham and Pelham Manor.
Pelham | |
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Clock tower on Harmon | |
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Location of Pelham, New York | |
| Coordinates: 40°54′38″N 73°48′27″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester, Bronx |
| Incorporated | 1788 |
| Government | |
| • Town Supervisor | Dan McLaughlin (R) (2019) |
| • Town Trustee | Ariel Spira-Cohen (D) (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.22 sq mi (5.74 km2) |
| • Land | 2.17 sq mi (5.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) 2.27% |
| Elevation | 63.1 ft (19.2 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 13,078 |
| • Density | 5,900/sq mi (2,300/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern |
| ZIP code | 10803 |
| Area code | 914 |
| FIPS code | 36-119-57012 |
| Website | http://www.townofpelham.com/ |
Approximately 28 minutes away from Grand Central Terminal by the Metro-North Railroad's New Haven Line, Pelham is home to many New York City commuters and has an active social community for its residents. The Bronx–Whitestone Bridge is approximately 8.5 miles (13.7 km) south of the town. It is also 13 miles (21 km) northeast of LaGuardia Airport and 19.5 miles (31.4 km) north of John F. Kennedy International Airport.