| ZIP Code | 12150 |
|---|---|
| City | Rotterdam Junction |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Schenectady County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 309 ft |
| Latitude | 42.880523 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.052689 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.3 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 2.1% ▼ 79% below avg |
| College Grads | 15.5% ▼ 60% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 17% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 210 (49.3%) |
| Some College | 102 (23.9%) |
| Associates | 48 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 20 (4.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 46 (10.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,977 ≈ Avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $199,700 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 323 |
| Vacant Units | 40 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 323 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 40 |
| Owner Occupied | 98.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 1.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 12150 is located in Rotterdam Junction, New York, within Schenectady County. With a population of 665, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.3 years. Economically, 12150 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,977 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12150 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $199,700 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 98.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 12150 is primarily White (83.31%). Residents are less-educated — 15.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.1%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12150 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 12150 in Rotterdam Junction, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 665 residents, a median household income of $73,977, and a median home value of $199,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.