12153 ZIP Code — Sand Lake, NY

Rensselaer County, New York

ZIP code 12153 is located in Sand Lake, New York, within Rensselaer County. It covers approximately 17.00 square miles and serves a population of 703 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12153

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $286,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($82,829) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12153 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

703

population

17.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12153 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12153

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12153. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sand Lake	Acceptable
Sand Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12018 Averill Park (2.8 mi) 12169 Stephentown (5.2 mi) 12140 Poestenkill (5.7 mi) 12022 Berlin (7.1 mi) 12196 West Sand Lake (7.6 mi) 12138 Petersburg (7.7 mi) 12168 Stephentown (7.7 mi) 12052 Cropseyville (8.2 mi) 12062 East Nassau (8.3 mi) 12198 Wynantskill (8.6 mi) 12061 East Greenbush (9.1 mi) 12180 Troy (9.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	703
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	17.00 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	42.6464
Longitude	-73.4732
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.9%	35.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	31.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	32.6%	27.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	5.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

703

Population

People per sq mi

51.6

Median age

$82,829

Median household income

$44,650

Per capita income

$286,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.7%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

450

Housing units

22.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	154	21.9%
18 and over	549	78.1%
65 and over	154	21.9%
Median age	51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.2%

Two or more races 7.1%

Asian 5.7%

Group	Count	%
White	613	87.2%
Two or more races	50	7.1%
Asian	40	5.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.9%	35.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	31.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	32.6%	27.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	5.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 11.2%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 1.0%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$200k+ 15.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.2%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	1.0%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	19.5%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$200k+	15.8%
Median income	$82,829

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 40.4%

$500k–$1M 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$286,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.7%
Renter occupied	5.3%
Vacant	35.0%
Single-family detached	97.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	13.1%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	27.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	5.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.3%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.6%
Propane / LP gas	39.3%
Fuel oil	9.6%
Wood	44.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	211	69.6%
Cohabiting couple	30	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	53	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	9	3.0%
Households with children under 18	73	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	33.3%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.3%	4.8%
Married	76.7%	74.7%
Separated	0.0%	6.3%
Widowed	0.0%	12.3%
Divorced	11.0%	1.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 24.8%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 16.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	2.0%
Elementary school	134	89.9%
High school	12	8.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Professional & management 18.5%

Retail trade 15.2%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Wholesale trade 7.6%

Construction 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Other services 6.6%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	30.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.9%
Government	25.5%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.2%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	25.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 43.5%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	6.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.5%
High blood pressure	30.3%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	69.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	24.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.1%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	698	99.3%
Spanish	28	4.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	28	4.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	663	94.3%
Born in same state	663	94.3%
Born in different state	466	66.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	40	5.7%
Not a US citizen	40	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	60	8.5%
French	50	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	22	3.1%
Arab	11	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	99.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12153

What city is ZIP code 12153 in?

ZIP code 12153 is primarily assigned to Sand Lake, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12153 in?

ZIP code 12153 falls within Rensselaer County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12153 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 12153 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12153?

19% of residents in ZIP code 12153 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12153 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 12153 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 12153?

ZIP code 12153 has an estimated population of 703 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12153 in?

ZIP code 12153 observes the EST timezone.