US ZIP Code
12040

Cherry Plain, NY

Rensselaer County  ·  New York

● Active
👥 29 Population ↓ 79% since 2019
💰 $55,682 Median HH Income
▼ 27% below avg
🎂 39.7 Median Age ↓ 35% since 2019
🏠 $309,100 Median Home Value
▲ 11% above avg
🎓 51.7% College Grads
▲ 33% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code12040
CityCherry Plain
StateNew York (NY)
CountyRensselaer County
Area Code518/838
Elevation1,111 ft
Latitude42.630519
Longitude-73.359094
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS36083
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 86.2% (25) Female 13.8% (4) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

25–44
55%
45–64
21%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs ↓ 35% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.45
Below Poverty31.0% ▲ 210% above avg
College Grads51.7% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate12 (41.4%)
Associates2 (6.9%)
Bachelors11 (37.9%)
Graduate Degree4 (13.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.4%Associates: 6.9%Bachelors: 37.9%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
HS Grad41.4%
Associates6.9%
Bachelors37.9%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–100k
20%
$100k–150k
10%
$150k–200k
15%
$300k–500k
55%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,682 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$309,100 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units20
Avg HH Size1.45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$50k–75k
70%
$100k–150k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

30–45 min
85%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
41%
2000+
54%

Summary

Total Units20
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size1.45
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 12040 is in Cherry Plain, NY, in Rensselaer County.
ZIP code 12040 is located in New York (NY).
ZIP code 12040 is in Rensselaer County, NY.
ZIP 12040 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 12040 is 29 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 12040 is $55,682 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 12040 is $309,100 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 12040

ZIP code 12040 is located in Cherry Plain, New York, within Rensselaer County. With a population of 29, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 12040 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,682 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 12040 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $309,100 is near the national average.

The population of 12040 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 51.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 31.0%.

Overall, ZIP code 12040 in Cherry Plain, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 29 residents, a median household income of $55,682, and a median home value of $309,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.