City

Sand Lake, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Rensselaer County  ·  New York

👥751Population
💰$85,347Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂61.2Median Age
🏠$304,200Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓27.2%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
25–44
11%
45–64
50%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty21.2% ▲ 112% above avg
College Grads27.2% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate179 (30.8%)
Some College5 (0.9%)
Associates237 (40.7%)
Bachelors61 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree97 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 0.9%Associates: 40.7%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College0.9%
Associates40.7%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 99.1%Renter: 0.9%Tenure
Owner99.1%
Renter0.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,347 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$304,200 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units506
Vacant Units167

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
63%
About Sand Lake, NY

Sand Lake is a city in New York, located in Rensselaer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 751 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.2 years.

Economically, Sand Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,347 is near the national average. Approximately 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sand Lake is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $304,200, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 99.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sand Lake is moderately educated. 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Sand Lake, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Sand Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12153 751 $85,347 $304,200 5.2% 27.2% 99.1%