Pelham, New York

Pelham
Town
Clock tower on Harmon
Seal
Location of Pelham, New York
Coordinates: 40°54′38″N 73°48′27″W / 40.91056°N 73.80750°W / 40.91056; -73.80750
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Westchester, Bronx
Incorporated	1788
Government [1][2]
• Town Supervisor	Dan McLaughlin (R) (2019)
• Deputy Town Supervisor	Rae Symanski
Area [3]
• 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/

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.^[4][5] 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.^[1]

Approximately 35 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.