| ZIP Code | 12305 |
|---|---|
| City | Schenectady |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Schenectady County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 236 ft |
| Latitude | 42.812011 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.950342 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.69 |
| Below Poverty | 14.4% ▲ 44% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.7% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 40% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 113 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,031 (21.3%) |
| Some College | 639 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 804 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 531 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,733 (35.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,308 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $162,500 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,067/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,103 |
| Vacant Units | 349 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,103 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 349 |
| Owner Occupied | 13.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 86.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.69 |
ZIP code 12305 is located in Schenectady, New York, within Schenectady County. With a population of 7,764, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.7 years. Economically, 12305 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,308 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12305 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $162,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,067 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 86.3% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 12305 is majority White (58.87%). Residents are well-educated — 46.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.4%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12305 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 12305 in Schenectady, NY is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 7,764 residents, a median household income of $50,308, and a median home value of $162,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.