West Sand Lake
Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York
West Sand Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rensselaer County, New York, with 2,616 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 525 ft (160 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Averill Park, 2.1 miles E.
- 2,616residents (2020 Census)
- 525 ftelevation · 160 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.4 km²
- 549 / sq mipopulation density
- 12196ZIP code
About West Sand Lake
West Sand Lake is a hamlet and census-designated place within the town of Sand Lake in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 2,616 people in 2020. The community is located in the northwestern corner of the town of Sand Lake.
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Living in West Sand Lake
- Median household income
- $121,250
- Median home value
- $315,800
- Median rent
- $831/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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West Sand Lake had 2,616 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,616 |
|---|---|
| Density | 549 per sq mi (212 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Sand Lake at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Rensselaer County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,616 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.77 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6377° N, 73.5949° W |
| ZIP code | 12196 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3680863 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Sand Lake
- Averill Park2.1 mi E
- Wynantskill4.3 mi NW
- Poestenkill4.4 mi NE
- East Greenbush6.3 mi SW
- Rensselaer6.9 mi W
- Nassau Lake6.9 mi S
- Hampton Manor7.0 mi W
- Menands7.6 mi NW
- Troy7.9 mi NW
- East Nassau8.2 mi SE
- Watervliet8.3 mi NW
- Nassau8.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Sand Lake
What county is West Sand Lake in?
West Sand Lake is in Rensselaer County, New York.
What is the population of West Sand Lake, NY?
2,616 people lived in West Sand Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Sand Lake, NY?
The ZIP code of West Sand Lake is 12196.
What is the elevation of West Sand Lake?
525 feet (160 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Sand Lake?
Averill Park (2.1 mi), Wynantskill (4.3 mi), Poestenkill (4.4 mi), East Greenbush (6.3 mi), Rensselaer (6.9 mi).
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