City

Brainard, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Rensselaer County  ·  New York

👥80Population
🎂55.4Median Age
🎓55.6%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
69%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.78
Below Poverty17.5% ▲ 75% above avg
College Grads55.6% ▲ 43% above avg
HS Graduate23 (31.9%)
Some College6 (8.3%)
Associates3 (4.2%)
Bachelors13 (18.1%)
Graduate Degree27 (37.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 4.2%Bachelors: 18.1%Graduate: 37.5%Edu
HS Grad31.9%
Some College8.3%
Associates4.2%
Bachelors18.1%
Graduate37.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.6%Renter: 4.4%Tenure
Owner95.6%
Renter4.4%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
5%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
37%

Financials

Total Housing Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$50k–$75k
9%
Over $200k
56%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Work From Home
40%

Commute Time

15–30 min
27%
Over 45 min
73%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
78%
About Brainard, NY

Brainard is a city in New York, located in Rensselaer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 80 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.4 years.

The population of Brainard is well-educated. 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Brainard, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Brainard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.