Nassau Lake
Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York
Nassau Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rensselaer County, New York, with 1,004 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 413 ft (126 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nassau, 1.7 miles S.
- 1,004residents (2020 Census)
- 413 ftelevation · 126 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 660 / sq mipopulation density
- 12123ZIP code
About Nassau Lake
Nassau Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in the towns of Schodack and Nassau in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Nassau Lake had a population of 1,004.
Nassau Lake CDP is in southern Rensselaer County, surrounding a lake of the same name. The CDP includes the hamlets of Rosecrans Park, Braeside, and Morey Park, and it is bordered to the south by the village of Nassau. The CDP is 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Albany, the state capital. The outlet of Nassau Lake, the Valatie Kill, flows south to Kinderhook Creek, which continues southwest to Stockport Creek and the Hudson River.
The Nassau Lake is currently polluted with PCBs, industrial hazardous waste and carcinogens from the Dewey Loeffel Landfill. In 2019, the Community Advisory Group was founded on the basis of communication about future plans regarding this lake and the pollution.
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- Median home value
- $282,800
- Median age
- 50.1
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Nassau Lake had 1,004 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,004 |
|---|---|
| Density | 660 per sq mi (255 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nassau Lake at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Rensselaer County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,004 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.52 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km²) |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5386° N, 73.6091° W |
| ZIP code | 12123 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3649555 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nassau Lake
- Nassau1.7 mi S
- East Nassau5.3 mi E
- East Greenbush6.3 mi NW
- Niverville6.5 mi S
- West Sand Lake6.9 mi N
- Castleton-on-Hudson7.1 mi W
- Averill Park7.8 mi N
- Hampton Manor8.4 mi NW
- Valatie9.4 mi S
- Rensselaer9.7 mi NW
- Wynantskill10.5 mi N
- Kinderhook11.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Nassau Lake
What county is Nassau Lake in?
Nassau Lake is in Rensselaer County, New York.
What is the population of Nassau Lake, NY?
1,004 people lived in Nassau Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nassau Lake, NY?
The ZIP code of Nassau Lake is 12123.
What is the elevation of Nassau Lake?
413 feet (126 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nassau Lake?
Nassau (1.7 mi), East Nassau (5.3 mi), East Greenbush (6.3 mi), Niverville (6.5 mi), West Sand Lake (6.9 mi).
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