12140 ZIP Code — Poestenkill, NY
Rensselaer County, New York
ZIP code 12140 is located in Poestenkill, New York, within Rensselaer County. It covers approximately 7.15 square miles and serves a population of 1,412 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.
About ZIP code 12140
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $287,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $93,750.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,412
population
7.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12140 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12140
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12140. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Poestenkill | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12198 Wynantskill (3.3 mi)
12180 Troy (4.1 mi)
12018 Averill Park (4.5 mi)
12196 West Sand Lake (4.7 mi)
12153 Sand Lake (5.7 mi)
12052 Cropseyville (6.8 mi)
12061 East Greenbush (6.9 mi)
12183 Troy (7.3 mi)
12182 Troy (7.6 mi)
12204 Albany (8.1 mi)
12189 Watervliet (8.1 mi)
12144 Rensselaer (8.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,412 |
| Population density | 197 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.6879 |
| Longitude | -73.5709 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 518 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.0% | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 19.3% | 31.4% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.0% | 27.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.6% | 5.8% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
1,412
Population
197
People per sq mi
50.7
Median age
$93,750
Median household income
$48,142
Per capita income
$287,100
Median home value
$797
Median monthly rent
82.6%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
505
Housing units
40.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
44
Under 5
53
12
5–9
14
22
10–14
26
44
15–19
52
34
20–24
40
38
25–34
45
62
35–44
73
106
45–54
125
113
55–59
135
67
60–64
79
51
65–74
61
25
75–84
30
28
85+
33
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 215 | 15.2% |
| 18 and over | 1,197 | 84.8% |
| 65 and over | 228 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 50.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.2%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian
1.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,359 | 96.2% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 23 | 1.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.0% | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 19.3% | 31.4% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.0% | 27.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.6% | 5.8% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
1.0%
$25k–$35k
1.2%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
10.5%
$75k–$100k
18.3%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k+
16.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.2% |
| $200k+ | 16.4% |
| Median income | $93,750 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
9.4%
$150k–$200k
13.2%
$200k–$300k
27.3%
$300k–$500k
45.9%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,100 |
| Median rent / month | $797 |
| Owner occupied | 82.6% |
| Renter occupied | 17.4% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 84.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 32.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.0% |
| 3 or more | 25.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.2% |
| Electricity | 4.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 32.8% |
| Fuel oil | 50.7% |
| Wood | 4.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 332 | 57.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 31 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 23 | 4.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 194 | 33.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 124 | 21.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 155 | 26.7% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.8% | 26.3% |
| Married | 63.5% | 50.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 11.4% |
| Divorced | 1.8% | 10.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
1.4%
HS graduate
29.1%
Some college, no degree
14.4%
Associate's degree
13.9%
Bachelor's degree
25.3%
Graduate / professional
14.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 37 | 13.5% |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 59 | 21.5% |
| High school | 50 | 18.2% |
| College / grad school | 118 | 43.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.5%
Public administration
12.8%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Retail trade
8.6%
Professional & management
8.2%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Other services
3.4%
Construction
2.3%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.8% |
| Service | 7.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.4% |
| Government | 27.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.7% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.3% |
| Work from home | 18.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
25.1%
18 and over
8.3%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
30.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.4% |
| Retirement income | 27.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.2% |
| High blood pressure | 28.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| No physical activity | 19.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 8.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.2% |
| Visited dentist | 71.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 72 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 9.3% |
| 18–64 years | 5.5% |
| 65 and over | 45.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 88.7% |
| Public insurance | 24.9% |
| No insurance | 3.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,315 | 93.1% |
| 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) | 1,371 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 1,357 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 1,152 | 81.6% |
| Foreign born | 14 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 41 | 2.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 31 | 75.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 369 | 26.1% |
| French | 232 | 16.4% |
| English | 97 | 6.9% |
| German | 49 | 3.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 47 | 3.3% |
| Polish | 30 | 2.1% |
| Irish | 7 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12140
What city is ZIP code 12140 in?
ZIP code 12140 is primarily assigned to Poestenkill, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12140 in?
ZIP code 12140 falls within Rensselaer County, New York.
Is ZIP code 12140 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 12140 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 12140?
ZIP code 12140 has an estimated population of 1,412 residents, with a density of 197 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12140?
The median household income in ZIP code 12140 is $93,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12140?
The median home value in ZIP code 12140 is $287,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 12140 in?
ZIP code 12140 observes the EST timezone.