Poestenkill
Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York
Poestenkill is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rensselaer County, New York, with 1,020 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 479 ft (146 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Averill Park, 3.4 miles S.
- 1,020residents (2020 Census)
- 479 ftelevation · 146 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.2 km²
- 174 / sq mipopulation density
- 12140ZIP code
About Poestenkill
Poestenkill is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 1,061 at the 2010 census. The name is taken from Poesten Kill, a stream in the area.
Poestenkill is in the southern part of the Town of Poestenkill.
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Living in Poestenkill
- Median household income
- $113,036
- Median home value
- $291,900
- Median age
- 52.2
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Poestenkill had 1,020 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,020 |
|---|---|
| Density | 174 per sq mi (67 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Poestenkill at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Rensselaer County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,020 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.88 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6942° N, 73.5532° W |
| ZIP code | 12140 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3658794 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Poestenkill
- Averill Park3.4 mi S
- West Sand Lake4.4 mi SW
- Wynantskill4.7 mi W
- Troy6.8 mi NW
- Green Island8.0 mi NW
- Watervliet8.1 mi W
- Menands8.8 mi W
- Waterford9.3 mi NW
- Rensselaer9.5 mi W
- Cohoes9.5 mi NW
- Siena College10.1 mi W
- East Greenbush10.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Poestenkill
What county is Poestenkill in?
Poestenkill is in Rensselaer County, New York.
What is the population of Poestenkill, NY?
1,020 people lived in Poestenkill at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Poestenkill, NY?
The ZIP code of Poestenkill is 12140.
What is the elevation of Poestenkill?
479 feet (146 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Poestenkill?
Averill Park (3.4 mi), West Sand Lake (4.4 mi), Wynantskill (4.7 mi), Troy (6.8 mi), Green Island (8.0 mi).
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