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Wynantskill, NY
Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York. ZIP codes: 12198.
Population
3,487
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,020
ZIP codes
1
Wynantskill and its ZIP codes
Wynantskill at a glance
- Wynantskill is about 2.4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $108,558, 26% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $293,400 (31% below New York) and median rent is $1,200 a month.
Local data for Wynantskill, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wynantskill, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,558
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$293,400
Median rent
$1,200/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
40.9%
Median age
47.8
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,250), Italian Americans (790), German Americans (454).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rensselaer County. PPP loans are for Wynantskill.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,962
56,312 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,491
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $6,510 per person
How people get to work
Wynantskill, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.9%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home22.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wynantskill, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,505
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
571
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wynantskill, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.2%
U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts
ZIP codes in Wynantskill
1 in or overlapping Wynantskill. Population shown
Cities near Wynantskill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WatervlietCity | 3.9 mi | 1.3 |
| West Sand LakeCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 4.8 |
| TroyCity | 4.2 mi | 10.4 |
| MenandsVillage | 4.3 mi | 3.1 |
| PoestenkillCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Green IslandVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Averill ParkCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 4 |
| Siena CollegeCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| RensselaerCity | 5.9 mi | 3.2 |
| LoudonvilleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 5 |
| LathamCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Hampton ManorCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 3 |
| CohoesCity | 6.6 mi | 3.8 |
| AlbanyCity | 6.8 mi | 21.4 |
| East GreenbushCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3.9 |
| WaterfordVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wynantskill, NY in?
- Wynantskill is in Rensselaer County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Wynantskill, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wynantskill include 12198.
- What is the population of Wynantskill, NY?
- About 3,487 people live in Wynantskill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wynantskill?
- Nearby places include Watervliet (3.9 mi), West Sand Lake (3.9 mi), Troy (4.2 mi), Menands (4.3 mi), Poestenkill (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023