Brainard, New York
Brainard: a city in Rensselaer County, New York.
About
Brainard is a city located in the county of Rensselaer in the U.S. state of New York.
Quick Facts about Brainard
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Rensselaer County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4959,-73.5121 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:47:07 (9th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 12024 |
| Weather | 51℉ Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Brainard is located at 42°29'45"N 73°30'43"W (42.4959100, -73.5120600).
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation...
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Brainard, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164775 | Berkshire Community College | Pittsfield (MA) | 01201-5786 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Brainard, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| HUD | Hudson | 69 South Front St. | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Brainard.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Nassau Post Office | East Nassau (NY) | 12062 |
Other cities in Rensselaer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rensselaer County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 48,804 | The most populous city in Rensselaer County, New York. |
| East Greenbush | 16,127 | Town in New York state |
| Stony Point | 15,289 | Town in Rockland County, New York, United States |
| Brunswick | 13,048 | Town in New York |
| Rensselaer | 9,142 | City in Indiana |
| Sand Lake | 8,422 | Town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States |
| Hoosick | 6,711 | Town in New York, United States |
| Pittstown | 5,144 | Town in New York |
| Nassau | 4,743 | Town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States |
| Poestenkill | 4,479 | Town in New York, USA |
| Hoosick Falls | 3,336 | Town |
| Wynantskill | 3,276 | Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York |
| Stephentown | 2,861 | City in Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America |
| West Sand Lake | 2,660 | Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York |
| Hampton Manor | 2,417 | Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York |
| Grafton | 2,151 | Town in New York, United States |