ZIP code 12196
Where is ZIP code 12196?
West Sand Lake, New York
Rensselaer County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 12196 belongs to West Sand Lake, New York in Rensselaer County. 12196 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 518 and 838. About 3,880 people live in the 12196 area, where the median household income is $110,889. The closest ZIP codes are 12018 (Averill Park, 3.1 mi east), 12198 (Wynantskill, 3.7 mi north) and 12140 (Poestenkill, 4.5 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 12196 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | West Sand Lake |
| Also accepted | W Sand Lake |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Rensselaer County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 518, 838 |
| Coordinates | 42.638, -73.6109 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 121 |
Population and income in 12196
| Population | 3,880 · higher than 54% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 433 · higher than 60% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.6 years · higher than 66% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $110,889 · higher than 76% of New York ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $51,864 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 33% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $317,300 · higher than 59% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,000 a month |
| Housing units | 1,452 |
| Households | 1,452 (2.65 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 8.95 sq mi (plus 0.22 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12196. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 12196
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12018 | Averill Park, NY | 3.1 mi E | Standard |
| 12198 | Wynantskill, NY | 3.7 mi N | Standard |
| 12140 | Poestenkill, NY | 4.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 12061 | East Greenbush, NY | 4.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 12063 | East Schodack, NY | 5.2 mi S | Standard |
| 12144 | Rensselaer, NY | 5.6 mi W | Standard |
| 12153 | Sand Lake, NY | 5.7 mi E | Standard |
| 12180 | Troy, NY | 6.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 12204 | Albany, NY | 7.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 12246 | Albany, NY | 7.1 mi W | Unique |
| 12201 | Albany, NY | 7.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 12207 | Albany, NY | 7.5 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 12196 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 12196
123 MAIN ST
WEST SAND LAKE NY 12196
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts W SAND LAKE as the city name for 12196. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (12196-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 12196?
- 12196 is a West Sand Lake, New York ZIP code. W Sand Lake is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 12196 in?
- ZIP code 12196 is in Rensselaer County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 12196 in?
- 12196 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 12196?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 12196 use area codes 518 and 838.
- What is the population of ZIP code 12196?
- About 3,880 people live in ZIP code 12196, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 12196?
- The median household income in 12196 is $110,889 a year, higher than 76% of New York ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 12196?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 12196 are 12018 (Averill Park, 3.1 miles), 12198 (Wynantskill, 3.7 miles), 12140 (Poestenkill, 4.5 miles) and 12061 (East Greenbush, 4.7 miles).