Poestenkill, New York

Poestenkill: town in New York, USA

About

Poestenkill is a town located in the county of Rensselaer in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,530 and a population density of 139 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,479 inhabitants.

The town was created 256 years ago in 1769.

Poestenkill locator map
Location of Poestenkill on New York map.

Quick Facts about Poestenkill

Population 4,479 (2020)
Country United States of America
State New York (United States)
County Rensselaer County
Postal code 12140
Phone Area Codes 518
Area 32.57 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.6904,-73.5646
Altitude 928 feet / 283 meters
Establishment January 01, 1770 (256 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 04:14:09 (15th April 2026)
Density 138 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -1.14% (2010-2020)
Weather 74℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
Rensselaer County New York incorporated and unincorporated areas Poestenkill highlighted locator map image
Rensselaer County New York incorporated and unincorporated areas Poestenkill highlighted locator map image

Geography

Poestenkill is located at 42°41'25"N 73°33'52"W (42.6903600, -73.5645600).

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Weather

74°F
Chance Rain Showers
8 mph SW Wednesday

A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Poestenkill

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Poestenkill decreased by 1.14% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 4,530 - census
2011 4,512 -0.4% estimation process
2012 4,502 -0.22% estimation process
2013 4,502 0% estimation process
2014 4,503 0.02% estimation process
2015 4,498 -0.11% estimation process
2016 4,494 -0.09% estimation process
2017 4,488 -0.13% estimation process
2018 4,501 0.29% estimation process
2019 4,499 -0.04% estimation process
2020 4,479 -0.45% estimation process
Poestenkill zip code is 12140. County name: Rensselaer, County fips: 36083

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Poestenkill, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
191719 Hudson Valley Community College Troy (NY) 12180

Nearby Transit Stations (22)

Rail and bus stations connected to Poestenkill, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
ALB Albany–Rensselaer 525 East St. RAIL
SDY Schenectady 332 Erie Blvd. RAIL
PIT Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center 1 Columbus Avenue RAIL
SRK Saratoga Springs, NY 267 Union Avenue BUS
SAR Saratoga Springs station 26 Station Lane RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Poestenkill.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Poestenkill Post Office Poestenkill (NY) 12140

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
Schaghticoke 7,454 Village in New York, USA
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
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

Distance to Other Cities

Poestenkill distances to largest New York cities