12024 ZIP Code — Brainard, NY
Rensselaer County, New York
ZIP code 12024 is located in Brainard, New York, within Rensselaer County. It covers approximately 2.84 square miles and serves a population of 83 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.
83
population
2.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12024 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12024
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12024. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Brainard | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12115 Malden Bridge (3.1 mi)
12136 Old Chatham (3.7 mi)
12062 East Nassau (3.9 mi)
12123 Nassau (4.3 mi)
12060 East Chatham (5.1 mi)
12130 Niverville (6.4 mi)
12125 New Lebanon (6.7 mi)
12063 East Schodack (7 mi)
12029 Canaan (7.6 mi)
12184 Valatie (7.6 mi)
12169 Stephentown (8.8 mi)
12033 Castleton On Hudson (9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 83 |
| Population density | 29 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.84 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.4797 |
| Longitude | -73.5417 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 518 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
83
Population
29
People per sq mi
56.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$65,825
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
96.2%
Home ownership
22.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
93
Housing units
38.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
5–9
1
3
15–19
2
6
25–34
5
2
35–44
1
4
45–54
3
26
55–59
21
1
60–64
1
3
65–74
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7 | 8.4% |
| 18 and over | 76 | 91.6% |
| 65 and over | 6 | 7.2% |
| Median age | 56.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83 | 100% |
Household income
$10k–$15k
36.5%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$35k–$50k
3.8%
$50k–$75k
3.8%
$100k–$150k
11.5%
$150k–$200k
40.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 36.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 3.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 3.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 40.4% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$200k–$300k
42.0%
$300k–$500k
14.0%
$1M+
28.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 96.2% |
| Renter occupied | 3.8% |
| Vacant | 45.3% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 20.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 63.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 45.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% |
| 3 or more | 48.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Fuel oil | 59.6% |
| Wood | 40.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 18 | 34.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 26 | 50.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8 | 15.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2 | 3.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6 | 11.5% |
| Average household size | 1.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 59.1% | 32.4% |
| Married | 40.9% | 45.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 16.2% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 5.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
34.2%
Some college, no degree
11.8%
Associate's degree
15.8%
Bachelor's degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
17.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 2 | 28.6% |
| High school | 5 | 71.4% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
50.0%
Wholesale trade
31.8%
Retail trade
9.1%
Other services
9.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 9.1% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 72.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 9.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.8% |
| Government | 9.1% |
| Self-employed | 9.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.1% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 40.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
22.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
25.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 11.5% |
| Retirement income | 38.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 60.2% |
| Public insurance | 49.4% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 83 | 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) | 83 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 83 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 59 | 71.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 12 | 14.5% |
| English | 10 | 12% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 7 | 8.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 62.7% |
| Internet access | 88.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12024
What city is ZIP code 12024 in?
ZIP code 12024 is primarily assigned to Brainard, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12024 in?
ZIP code 12024 falls within Rensselaer County, New York.
Is ZIP code 12024 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 12024 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12024?
23% of residents in ZIP code 12024 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 12024?
ZIP code 12024 has an estimated population of 83 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 12024 in?
ZIP code 12024 observes the EST timezone.