12196 ZIP Code – West Sand Lake, New York
12196 is a small ZIP code in West Sand Lake, New York, part of Rensselaer County with a population of approximately 3,954 residents. The median household income of $110,000 is above the New York average and well above the national average. The median home value of $281,000 is near the national average, with 84.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,041 is near the national average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (decreasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 3.8%, well below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 42.7%, well above the national average. The median age is 42.8, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 12061, 12198, 12018.
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ZIP 12196 vs. New York vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 12196 | NY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,954 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $110k | $86k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $281k | $342k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,041 | $1,328 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% | 11.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 42.7% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 12061 – East Greenbush
- 12198 – Wynantskill
- 12018 – Averill Park
- 12140 – Poestenkill
- 12063 – East Schodack
- 12144 – Rensselaer
- 12207 – Albany
- 12204 – Albany
- 12202 – Albany
- 12123 – Nassau
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12061 | EAST GREENBUSH | 10,179 | $112,488 |
| 12198 | WYNANTSKILL | 7,150 | $99,402 |
| 12018 | AVERILL PARK | 7,300 | $123,025 |
| 12140 | POESTENKILL | 1,412 | $93,750 |
| 12063 | EAST SCHODACK | 609 | $82,208 |