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Niskayuna, NY
Census-designated place in Schenectady County, New York. ZIP codes: 12304, 12309.
Population
21,227
Land area
11.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,787
ZIP codes
2
Niskayuna and its ZIP codes
Niskayuna at a glance
- Niskayuna is about 4.2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 77th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $134,052 a year, 56% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $357,900 (16% below New York) and median rent is $1,589 a month.
Local data for Niskayuna, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Niskayuna, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$134,052
Poverty rate
4.0%
Median home value
$357,900
Median rent
$1,589/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
67.4%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,116), Italian Americans (3,613), German Americans (2,594).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schenectady County. PPP loans are for Niskayuna.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,694
60,183 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,635
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $11,937 per person
PPP loans
$27.3M
506 loans, 3,480 jobs reported
How people get to work
Niskayuna, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home20.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Niskayuna, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,117
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
196
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Niskayuna, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.6%
U.S. 33.3% -4.7 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
7.2%
U.S. 12.8% -5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.3%
U.S. 11.1% -7.8 pts
ZIP codes in Niskayuna
2 in or overlapping Niskayuna. Population shown
Cities near Niskayuna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SchenectadyCity | 3.3 mi | 10.8 |
| Clifton Knolls-Mill CreekCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.6 |
| East GlenvilleCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 10.1 |
| RotterdamCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 8.2 |
| ScotiaVillage | 4.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Clifton GardensCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.1 |
| ColonieVillage | 6.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Country KnollsCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.4 |
| LathamCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 5.8 |
| WestmereCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.2 |
| RoesslevilleCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4 |
| Siena CollegeCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| CohoesCity | 9 mi | 3.8 |
| LoudonvilleCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 5 |
| Round LakeVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| WaterfordVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Niskayuna, NY in?
- Niskayuna is in Schenectady County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Niskayuna, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Niskayuna include 12304, 12309.
- What is the population of Niskayuna, NY?
- About 21,227 people live in Niskayuna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Niskayuna?
- Nearby places include Schenectady (3.3 mi), Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek (4.5 mi), East Glenville (4.6 mi), Rotterdam (4.8 mi), Scotia (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023