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Poestenkill (CDP), New York
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Poestenkill is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 1,061 at the 2010 census. The name is taken from Poesten Kill, a stream in the area.
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Poestenkill, New York | |
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![]() Location in Rensselaer County and the state of New York. | |
Coordinates: 42°41′45″N 73°33′50″W | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
County | Rensselaer |
Area | |
• Total | 5.94 sq mi (15.39 km2) |
• Land | 5.88 sq mi (15.22 km2) |
• Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,020 |
• Density | 173.59/sq mi (67.02/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 12140 |
Area code | 518 |
FIPS code | 36-58794 |
GNIS feature ID | 0960804 |
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Poestenkill is in the southern part of the Town of Poestenkill.