| ZIP Code | 12154 |
|---|---|
| City | Schaghticoke |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Rensselaer County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 312 ft |
| Latitude | 42.937482 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.605806 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36083 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 8.9% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 825 (39.3%) |
| Some College | 147 (7%) |
| Associates | 356 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 155 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 615 (29.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,387 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $253,200 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $862/mo ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,280 |
| Vacant Units | 57 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,280 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 57 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 12154 is located in Schaghticoke, New York, within Rensselaer County. With a population of 2,875, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.6 years. Economically, 12154 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,387 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12154 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $253,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $862 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 12154 is primarily White (97.57%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.9%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12154 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 12154 in Schaghticoke, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,875 residents, a median household income of $110,387, and a median home value of $253,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.