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ZIP Code 12305
Schenectady, NY, Schenectady County
Population
7,356
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
4,909
City
Schenectady
ZIP 12305 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 12305 at a glance
- ZIP 12305 (Schenectady) is about 12 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,326 a year, 38% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,500 (49% below New York) and median rent is $1,142 a month.
Local data for ZIP 12305
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 12305, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,326
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$217,500
Median rent
$1,142/mo
Homeownership
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher
39.5%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
18.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
369
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
6,801
$425M annual payroll
PPP loans
$51.24M
362 loans
Campaign donations
$43.34K
70% D, 4% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 12305, 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 ZIP 12305, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 12305
ZIP codes near 12305
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 12307Schenectady | 1 mi | 0.7 |
| 12308Schenectady | 1.4 mi | 2.3 |
| 12008East Glenville | 3.3 mi | 0.7 |
| 12304Schenectady | 3.5 mi | 6.7 |
| 12309Niskayuna | 4.1 mi | 17.6 |
| 12303Rotterdam | 4.4 mi | 15.6 |
| 12302Scotia | 4.9 mi | 43.3 |
| 12148Niskayuna | 5 mi | 15.6 |
| 12306Duane Lake | 5.5 mi | 43.9 |
| 12150Scotia | 6.6 mi | 1.2 |
| 12027East Glenville | 7.7 mi | 7.5 |
| 12084Westmere | 7.8 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 12305?
- ZIP code 12305 is in Schenectady, NY (Schenectady County).
- What county is ZIP code 12305 in?
- ZIP code 12305 is mostly in Schenectady County, New York.
- How many people live in ZIP code 12305?
- About 7,356 people live in the 12305 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.