Zip Code 12196 — West Sand Lake, NY
12196 is a ZIP Code associated with West Sand Lake, NY, located within Rensselaer. 12196 ranks #10 out of 26 ZIP codes in Rensselaer County by population (and #810 out of 1,826 in NY). The area supports an estimated population of 3,880 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 167.3 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
|---|
| Postal / Zip Code | 12196 |
| Primary City | West Sand Lake |
| State / Province | NY |
| County | Rensselaer |
| Total Population | 3,880 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 167.3 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 12196 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 12196 | Rensselaer County | NY State Average |
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| Population | 3,880 | 158,934 (Total) | 19,771,902 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 167.3 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #10 of 26 | -- | -- |
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