Schenectady, NY ZIP Codes
8 ZIP codes serve Schenectady, New York: 12309, 12303, 12302, 12306, 12304, 12308, 12305 and 12307. Together they are home to 170,822 residents in 70,692 households. That is more than the 68,847 people counted inside Schenectady city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $24,758 in 12307 to $125,274 in 12309.
Schenectady city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 68,847 |
| Households | 29,184 |
| Median household income | $58,399 |
| Median home value | $168,800 |
| Median age | 36.1 |
| Median rent | $1,145 |
All 8 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 170,822 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 70,692 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $24,758 (12307) to $125,274 (12309) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $85,745 |
| Homeowners | 65.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 134 routes, 71,772 homes (8 of 8 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Schenectady: 12309 ($125,274)
- Most residents: 12309 (33,246 people)
- Highest homeownership: 12309 (81.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 12309 (34.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 12305 (25.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 12307 (27.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 12309 ($330,700)
Every ZIP code in Schenectady
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12309 | Schenectady | 33,246 | 12,767 | $125,274 | $330,700 | 81.7% | 34.2% | 8.7% | 30 | 13,335 | 7% of its land; mailing city |
| 12303 | Schenectady | 29,360 | 11,910 | $84,375 | $238,100 | 74.1% | 26.5% | 9.9% | 22 | 13,193 | mailing city |
| 12302 | Schenectady | 28,031 | 11,759 | $98,163 | $255,700 | 75.8% | 26.7% | 8.8% | 27 | 12,776 | mailing city |
| 12306 | Schenectady | 27,865 | 11,895 | $83,202 | $222,500 | 68.6% | 25.3% | 10.9% | 22 | 12,953 | mailing city |
| 12304 | Schenectady | 22,403 | 9,306 | $69,235 | $179,200 | 59.6% | 28.3% | 10.9% | 15 | 9,508 | 46% of its land; mailing city |
| 12308 | Schenectady | 15,511 | 6,253 | $63,434 | $211,900 | 45.0% | 22.4% | 18.9% | 11 | 6,484 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 12305 | Schenectady | 7,356 | 3,636 | $53,326 | $217,500 | 14.6% | 8.1% | 25.2% | 4 | 3,937 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 12307 | Schenectady | 7,050 | 3,166 | $24,758 | $104,600 | 26.3% | 26.7% | 21.6% | 3 | 2,981 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Schenectady when at least 10% of its land lies inside Schenectady city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Schenectady. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Schenectady.
Counties
- Schenectady County — 15 ZIP codes
- Albany County — 43 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Niskayuna — 2 ZIP codes
- Rotterdam — 2 ZIP codes
- East Glenville — 2 ZIP codes
- Scotia — 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Schenectady — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Schenectady — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Schenectady — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Schenectady — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Schenectady — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Schenectady — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Schenectady — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Schenectady — 8 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Schenectady, NY?
- 12309, 12303, 12302, 12306, 12304, 12308, 12305 and 12307. A ZIP code is listed for Schenectady when at least 10% of its land lies inside Schenectady city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Schenectady.
- What is the population of Schenectady, NY?
- The Census Bureau counts 68,847 residents inside Schenectady city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 8 ZIP codes that serve Schenectady hold 170,822 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Schenectady, NY?
- $58,399 inside Schenectady city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $24,758 to $125,274.
- Which Schenectady ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 12309, at $125,274, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Schenectady ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Schenectady, NY?
- For the 8 of 8 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 134 carrier routes reaching 71,772 residential and 3,392 business mailboxes.
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