12040 ZIP Code — Cherry Plain, NY
Rensselaer County, New York
ZIP code 12040 is located in Cherry Plain, New York, within Rensselaer County. It covers approximately 0.06 square miles and serves a population of 28 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.
28
population
0.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12040 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12040
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12040. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cherry Plain | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28 |
| Population density | 467 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.6328 |
| Longitude | -73.3562 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 518 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 66.7% | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.9% | 31.4% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 4.4% | 27.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.8% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
28
Population
467
People per sq mi
60.5
Median age
$53,906
Median household income
$39,479
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
17.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
19
Housing units
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
25–34
2
2
35–44
1
2
55–59
1
8
60–64
3
4
65–74
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 28 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 5 | 17.9% |
| Median age | 60.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 66.7% | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.9% | 31.4% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 4.4% | 27.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.8% | 11.5% |
$15k–$25k
15.8%
$50k–$75k
73.7%
$100k–$150k
10.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 15.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 73.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.5% |
| Median income | $53,906 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
36.8%
$100k–$150k
10.5%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$300k–$500k
42.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 63.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 36.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 78.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 89.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 68.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.1% |
| 3 or more | 10.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Fuel oil | 68.4% |
| Wood | 21.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4 | 21.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 12 | 63.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3 | 15.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5 | 26.3% |
| Average household size | 1.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 52.4% | 0.0% |
| Married | 19.0% | 57.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 42.9% |
| Divorced | 19.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
39.3%
Some college, no degree
7.1%
Associate's degree
28.6%
Bachelor's degree
25.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
55.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
44.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 44.4% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 55.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
17.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
17.9%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.3% |
| Retirement income | 21.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.4% |
| High blood pressure | 36.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.7% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 8.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 26.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.4% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.4% |
| Teeth loss | 16.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.1% |
| Public insurance | 25.0% |
| No insurance | 10.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 28 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 15 | 53.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 11 | 39.3% |
| French | 5 | 17.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2 | 7.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 67.9% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12040
What city is ZIP code 12040 in?
ZIP code 12040 is primarily assigned to Cherry Plain, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12040 in?
ZIP code 12040 falls within Rensselaer County, New York.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12040?
18% of residents in ZIP code 12040 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 12040?
ZIP code 12040 has an estimated population of 28 residents, with a density of 467 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12040?
The median household income in ZIP code 12040 is $53,906, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12040 in?
ZIP code 12040 observes the EST timezone.