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Rotterdam, NY
Census-designated place in Schenectady County, New York. ZIP codes: 12303.
Population
22,695
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,766
ZIP codes
1
Rotterdam and its ZIP codes
Rotterdam at a glance
- Rotterdam is about 6.6 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 72nd most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $85,887, close to the New York median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,400 (49% below New York) and median rent is $1,278 a month.
Local data for Rotterdam, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rotterdam, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,887
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$214,400
Median rent
$1,278/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
32.0%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (6,434), Irish Americans (4,612), German Americans (3,370).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schenectady County. PPP loans are for Rotterdam.
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
How people get to work
Rotterdam, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home14.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rotterdam, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rotterdam, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
ZIP codes in Rotterdam
1 in or overlapping Rotterdam. Population shown
Cities near Rotterdam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SchenectadyCity | 1.9 mi | 10.8 |
| ScotiaVillage | 3.9 mi | 1.7 |
| NiskayunaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 11.9 |
| East GlenvilleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 10.1 |
| AltamontVillage | 6.4 mi | 1.3 |
| WestmereCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 3.2 |
| ColonieVillage | 7.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Duane LakeCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.4 |
| DuanesburgCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.5 |
| VoorheesvilleVillage | 9 mi | 2.1 |
| Clifton Knolls-Mill CreekCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Mariaville LakeCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 5.6 |
| RoesslevilleCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 4 |
| Clifton GardensCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| LathamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.8 |
| LoudonvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rotterdam, NY in?
- Rotterdam is in Schenectady County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Rotterdam, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rotterdam include 12303.
- What is the population of Rotterdam, NY?
- About 22,695 people live in Rotterdam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rotterdam?
- Nearby places include Schenectady (1.9 mi), Scotia (3.9 mi), Niskayuna (4.8 mi), East Glenville (6.1 mi), Altamont (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023