| ZIP Code | 12196 |
|---|---|
| City | West Sand Lake |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Rensselaer County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 509 ft |
| Latitude | 42.631786 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.613946 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36083 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.94 |
| Below Poverty | 3.8% ▼ 62% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.3% ▲ 66% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 63 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 466 (19.8%) |
| Some College | 74 (3.2%) |
| Associates | 236 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 534 (22.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 975 (41.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $126,825 ▲ 66% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $338,400 ▲ 21% above avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,084/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,308 |
| Vacant Units | 7 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.94 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,308 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 7 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.94 |
ZIP code 12196 is located in West Sand Lake, New York, within Rensselaer County. With a population of 3,848, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 12196 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $126,825 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12196 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $338,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,084 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 12196 is primarily White (97.32%). Residents are highly educated — 64.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.8%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12196 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 12196 in West Sand Lake, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,848 residents, a median household income of $126,825, and a median home value of $338,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.