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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.6434,-73.6087 |
| Altitude | 525 feet / 160 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:05:15 (18th April 2026) |
| Weather | 67℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
2014-08-28 13 36 57 View west along New York State Route 43 at New York State Route 150 in the West Sand Lake section of Sand Lake New York image
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 Sandlake
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Sand Lake, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191719 | Hudson Valley Community College | Troy (NY) | 12180 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Sand Lake, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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