Rensselaer
City in Rensselaer County, New York
Rensselaer is a city in Rensselaer County, New York, with 9,210 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hampton Manor, 1.9 miles S.
- 9,210residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.2 km²
- 2,904 / sq mipopulation density
- 12207main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Rensselaer
Rensselaer (), locally, () is a city in Rensselaer County, New York, United States, and is located on the east side of the Hudson River, opposite Albany and on the western border of Rensselaer County. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 9,210.
The area now known as the City of Rensselaer was settled by the Dutch in the 17th century, who called it t'Greyn Bos, which became Greenbush in English. Rensselaer was an early center of the U.S. dye industry in the United States and home to the country's first aspirin factory. The city became a railroad hub in the 19th century; in 2020, Albany-Rensselaer was the ninth-busiest Amtrak station in the country and the second-busiest in New York State.
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Living in Rensselaer
- Median household income
- $70,080
- Median home value
- $208,900
- Median rent
- $1,219/mo
- Median age
- 36.7
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Rensselaer had 9,210 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,210 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,904 per sq mi (1,121 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rensselaer at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Rensselaer County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,210 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.17 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6479° N, 73.7294° W |
| ZIP codes | 12207, 12144, 12202, 12210 |
| Official website | rensselaerny.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3661148 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rensselaer
- Hampton Manor1.9 mi S
- Menands3.0 mi N
- Albany3.7 mi W
- East Greenbush3.8 mi S
- Loudonville4.6 mi N
- Roessleville4.8 mi NW
- Siena College5.0 mi N
- Wynantskill5.2 mi NE
- Watervliet5.4 mi N
- Latham6.6 mi N
- Troy6.7 mi NE
- West Sand Lake6.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rensselaer
What county is Rensselaer in?
Rensselaer is in Rensselaer County, New York.
What is the population of Rensselaer, NY?
9,210 people lived in Rensselaer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rensselaer, NY?
The main ZIP code is 12207. Other ZIP codes: 12144, 12202, 12210.
What is the elevation of Rensselaer?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rensselaer?
Hampton Manor (1.9 mi), Menands (3.0 mi), Albany (3.7 mi), East Greenbush (3.8 mi), Loudonville (4.6 mi).
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