West Sand Lake, New York
West Sand Lake: Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York
About
West Sand Lake is a CDP located in the county of Rensselaer in the U.S. state of New York.
Quick Facts about West Sand Lake
| Population : | 2,660 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Rensselaer County |
| Postal code : | 12196 |
| Area : | 12.41 km2 |
| Altitude : | 525 feet / 160 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 17:15:11 (5th December 2025) |
Geography
West Sand Lake is located at 42°38'36"N 73°36'31"W (42.6434100, -73.6087300).
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West Sand Lake zip code is 12196.
County name: Rensselaer, County
fips: 36083
Ulinesville, West Sand Lake, West Sandlake
Schools in West Sand Lake
College & universities near West Sand Lake, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191719 | Hudson Valley Community College | Troy (NY) | 12180 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Sand Lake, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| HUD | Hudson | 69 South Front St. | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near West Sand Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Sand Lak Post Office | West Sand Lake (NY) | 12196 |
Other cities in Rensselaer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rensselaer County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 48,804 | The most populous city in Rensselaer County, New York. |
| East Greenbush | 16,127 | Town in New York state |
| Stony Point | 15,289 | Town in Rockland County, New York, United States |
| Brunswick | 13,048 | Town in New York |
| Rensselaer | 9,142 | City in Indiana |
| Sand Lake | 8,422 | Town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States |
| Schaghticoke | 7,454 | Village in New York, USA |
| Hoosick | 6,711 | Town in New York, United States |
| Pittstown | 5,144 | Town in New York |
| Nassau | 4,743 | Town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States |
| Poestenkill | 4,479 | Town in New York, USA |
| Hoosick Falls | 3,336 | Town |
| Wynantskill | 3,276 | Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York |
| Stephentown | 2,861 | City in Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America |
| Hampton Manor | 2,417 | Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York |
| Grafton | 2,151 | Town in New York, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
West Sand Lake distances to largest New York cities
