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Poestenkill, NY

Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York. ZIP codes: 12140.

Population

744

Land area

5.9sq mi

People per sq mi

127

ZIP codes

1

Poestenkill and its ZIP codes

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Poestenkill at a glance

  • Poestenkill is 70% less dense than New York as a whole.
  • The median household income is $113,036, 31% above the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $291,900 (31% below New York).

Local data for Poestenkill, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Poestenkill, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$113,036

Poverty rate

11.6%

Median home value

$291,900

Homeownership

89.9%

Bachelor's or higher

33.8%

Median age

52.2

Average commute

30.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (136), French Americans (98), Italian Americans (89).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rensselaer County. PPP loans are for Poestenkill.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,962

56,312 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,491

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1B

FY 2026, $6,510 per person

PPP loans

$1.2M

22 loans, 125 jobs reported

Rensselaer County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Poestenkill, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.3%
  • Carpooled4.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home19.2%

Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Poestenkill, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

1,505

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

571

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

78° / 14°F

47.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Poestenkill, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.3%

U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts

Diabetes

8.8%

U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts

Smoking

10.4%

U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.0%

U.S. 11.1% -7.1 pts

ZIP codes in Poestenkill

1 in or overlapping Poestenkill. Population shown

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Cities near Poestenkill

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Averill ParkCensus-designated place3.6 mi4
West Sand LakeCensus-designated place4.3 mi4.8
WynantskillCensus-designated place4.6 mi3.4
TroyCity7.1 mi10.4
WatervlietCity7.9 mi1.3
Green IslandVillage8 mi0.7
MenandsVillage8.9 mi3.1
WaterfordVillage9.2 mi0.3
CohoesCity9.5 mi3.8
East GreenbushCensus-designated place10 mi3.9
RensselaerCity10 mi3.2
Siena CollegeCensus-designated place10 mi0.2
Hampton ManorCensus-designated place10 mi3
LathamCensus-designated place10 mi5.8
LoudonvilleCensus-designated place11 mi5
Nassau LakeCensus-designated place11 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Poestenkill, NY in?
Poestenkill is in Rensselaer County, New York.
What ZIP codes are in Poestenkill, NY?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Poestenkill include 12140.
What is the population of Poestenkill, NY?
About 744 people live in Poestenkill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Poestenkill?
Nearby places include Averill Park (3.6 mi), West Sand Lake (4.3 mi), Wynantskill (4.6 mi), Troy (7.1 mi), Watervliet (7.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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