ZIP Code 12306 — Schenectady, NY

Schenectady | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 12306 in Schenectady, NY has a population of 27,865 with a median household income of $83,202 and a median home value of $222,500 . The cost of living index is 88.6 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
27,865
Median Age
38.90
Male
14,036
Female
13,829

Race & Ethnicity

White
79.5%
Black
5.4%
Hispanic
8.1%
Asian
2.5%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
10.0%
Other
2.4%

Income

Median Household
$83,202
Mean Household
$97,786
Per Capita
$41,975
Below Poverty
8.6%

Housing

Median Home Value
$222,500
Median Rent
$1,228
Total Units
12,727
Occupied
11,895
Owner Occupied
68.6%
Renter Occupied
31.4%
Median Year Built
1957
Vacant
832

Education

High School or Higher 94.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 29.8%
Graduate Degree 13.1%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
14,988
Unemployment
4.5%
Drive Alone
75.4%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work from Home
12.2%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

88.6
National average = 100. Below average by 11.4%.

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12137
Pattersonville
4.3 mi
12302
Mayfair
5.4 mi
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Schenectady
5.5 mi
12303
Rotterdam
6.0 mi
12307
Schenectady
6.0 mi
12308
Schenectady
6.8 mi
12053
Delanson
7.8 mi
12304
Schenectady
8.0 mi
12008
Alplaus
8.2 mi
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Altamont
8.9 mi

Other ZIP Codes in Schenectady

12304
Pop: 22,403
12308
Pop: 15,511
12305
Pop: 7,356
12307
Pop: 7,050

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 12306?

ZIP code 12306 (Schenectady, NY) has a total population of 27,865 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12306?

The median household income in ZIP code 12306 is $83,202 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 12306 in?

ZIP code 12306 is primarily located in Schenectady, New York (NY).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 12306?

The median home value in ZIP code 12306 is $222,500, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 12306?

The median age in ZIP code 12306 is 38.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.