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 255 years ago in 1769.
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 |
| Altitude : | 928 feet / 283 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1770 (255 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 23:18:16 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 138 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Poestenkill is located at 42°41'25"N 73°33'52"W (42.6903600, -73.5645600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Poestenkill
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 |
Schools in Poestenkill
College & universities near Poestenkill, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191719 | Hudson Valley Community College | Troy (NY) | 12180 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Poestenkill, NY
| 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 |
Post offices near 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
