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Poestenkill CDP, NY

ZIP 12140 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 12140

12140 has a population of 1,526 with a median age of 50.2 yrs (45.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.4%+53% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.0%-66% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
3.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.6%-29% vs US avg
x
18–64
68.5%+11% vs US avg
x
65+
15.9%-2% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.1%-81% vs US avg
x
High school
30.1%+15% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.0%-21% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
44.9%+33% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
60.9%+27% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Divorced
4.7%-54% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.3%
x
Diversity Index
11/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
9.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
5.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.4%-7% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
36.9%+537% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 12140

Poverty Rate
9.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
7.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.4%-7% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.1%-74% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
1.9%-83% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.5%-85% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
36.9%+537% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,526
Median age50.2
Poverty rate9.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.4%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.1%
Asian2.0%
Foreign-born0.0%