| ZIP Code | 12308 |
|---|---|
| City | Schenectady |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Schenectady County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 347 ft |
| Latitude | 42.82134 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.92093 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.08 |
| Below Poverty | 15.6% ▲ 56% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.4% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 144 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,840 (22.6%) |
| Some College | 1,228 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 1,157 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,257 (15.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,526 (31%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,789 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $180,100 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,159/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,442 |
| Vacant Units | 487 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,442 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 487 |
| Owner Occupied | 44.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 55.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
ZIP code 12308 is located in Schenectady, New York, within Schenectady County. With a population of 13,985, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.6 years. Economically, 12308 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,789 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12308 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $180,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,159 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (44.4%) and renters (55.6%). Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 12308 is majority White (57.03%). Residents are well-educated — 46.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.6%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12308 stands at 5.6%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 12308 in Schenectady, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 13,985 residents, a median household income of $59,789, and a median home value of $180,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.