ZIP Code 12140 Demographics & Data

About Poestenkill, NY (ZIP Code 12140)

New York

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 12140

The 12140 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Poestenkill, NY (Rensselaer County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 1,690. Approximately 29.6% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $40,958. The median age in the 12140 ZIP Code is 47.7 years, with 27.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 0% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $96,364.

Population in 12140

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 12140 is 1,690.

Poestenkill, NY

The 12140 ZIP Code is associated with Poestenkill, NY in Rensselaer County.

Area Codes associated with 12140

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 12140 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 12140.

Sunrise / Sunset in 12140

Sunrise: 7:21 am
Sunset: 4:24 pm
Sunrise in 12140 7:21 am
Sunrise in 12140 4:24 pm

Weather forecast for 12140

Overnight's forecast for 12140: Clear, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -18. Northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Current air quality in 12140

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 12140 Good

Internet in 12140

In ZIP Code 12140, about 83.5% of households have a computer, while 83.5% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 12140

In ZIP Code 12140, females make up an estimated 52.0% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 48.0%.

Health Insurance in 12140

Approximately 4.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 12140 (Poestenkill, NY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 12140

In ZIP Code 12140, 94.6% of the population graduated high school, while 29.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 16.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.6% in this Rensselaer County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 12140

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 26.6%
Some college, no degree 16.1%
Associate's degree 22.2%
Bachelor's degree 13.0%
Graduate or professional degree 16.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 12140. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 12140

Residents of ZIP Code 12140 are older than average. The median age of 47.7 years in ZIP Code 12140 is approximately 25.2% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.5% of the population in 12140 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.7% of 12140 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 12140. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 12140

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.8%
5 to 9 years 4.6%
10 to 14 years 8.3%
15 to 19 years 6.5%
20 to 24 years 2.7%
25 to 34 years 5.3%
35 to 44 years 12.4%
45 to 54 years 18.5%
55 to 59 years 8.4%
60 to 64 years 6.6%
65 to 74 years 9.4%
75 to 84 years 8.3%
85 years and over 4.1%

Income in ZIP Code 12140

The median household income in ZIP Code 12140 is $96,364, while the region's mean household income is $99,209. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $40,958. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12140 of $40,958 is approximately 4.15% more than the per capita income in New York overall of $39,326. An estimated 0.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 100% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 29.7% of the population in 12140 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.3% of 12140 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

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Total Income in 12140

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 1.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 6.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 9.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 29.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 10.5%
$200,000 or more per year 7.7%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 12140

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12140, 98.2% is one race, while 1.8% are two or more races. Approximately 0.1% of 12140 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12140 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.5%), followed by Black or African American (2.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 12140

Industry Percent
White 98.5%
Black or African American 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 12140

In ZIP Code 12140, 97.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Rensselaer County region.

Language Spoken in 12140

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.6%
Spanish 0.7%
Other Indo-European languages 1.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.7%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 12140

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12140, an estimated 37.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.5% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Rensselaer County region.

Age of Housing in 12140

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 9.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 2.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 8.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 17.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 37.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

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Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 12140 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 12140. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 12140

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 12140 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12140 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12140 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 12140

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 12140. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 12140. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 12140

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 12140 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12140 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.62 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.14% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 12140. This visualizes electricity rates in 12140 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 12140

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 12140 11.74¢/kWh 5.99¢/kWh 4.79¢/kWh
New York 24.98¢/kWh 20.52¢/kWh 9.35¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 12140

Month ZIP Code 12140 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.25 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.41 3 6.31
Mar 4.88 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.41 5.13 7.3
May 5.31 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.6 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.79 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.88 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.14 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.98 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.17 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.68 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 12140. This visualizes solar power levels in 12140 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 12140

In 12140, 65.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.6 minutes. Approximately 23.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12140 work in public administration, while an estimated 23.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 12140 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 12140. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 12140

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 6.8%
Manufacturing 7.0%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Retail trade 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.2%
Information 1.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 4.3%
Other services, except public administration 4.1%
Public administration 23.8%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 12140 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 12140, mortgage have received the most complaints in 12140 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Rensselaer County region was trouble during payment process.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 12140. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 12140

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Mortgage 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 12140

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Trouble during payment process 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 12140. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.