| ZIP Code | 12008 |
|---|---|
| City | Alplaus |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Schenectady County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 209 ft |
| Latitude | 42.853488 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.906535 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 27.5 yrs ↓ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.02 |
| Below Poverty | 0.2% ▼ 98% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.5% ▲ 48% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 103 (28.5%) |
| Some College | 11 (3%) |
| Associates | 40 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 49 (13.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 159 (43.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $140,594 ▲ 84% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $267,300 ≈ Avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 201 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.02 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 201 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.02 |
ZIP code 12008 is located in Alplaus, New York, within Schenectady County. With a population of 610, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 27.5 years. Economically, 12008 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $140,594 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12008 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $267,300 is near the national average. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 12008 is primarily White (85.08%). Residents are well-educated — 57.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.2%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 12008 in Alplaus, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 610 residents, a median household income of $140,594, and a median home value of $267,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.