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ZIP Code 12308
Schenectady, NY, Schenectady County
Population
15,511
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
6,791
City
Schenectady
ZIP 12308 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 12308 at a glance
- ZIP 12308 (Schenectady) is about 16 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,434, 26% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,900 (50% below New York) and median rent is $1,193 a month.
Local data for ZIP 12308
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 12308, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,434
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$211,900
Prices -9.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,193/mo
Homeownership
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher
31.7%
Median age
31.7
Average commute
24.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
206
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
6,320
$430M annual payroll
PPP loans
$23.3M
266 loans
Campaign donations
$20.45K
35% D, 2% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 12308, 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 12308, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 12308
ZIP codes near 12308
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 12305Schenectady | 1.4 mi | 1.5 |
| 12307Schenectady | 1.6 mi | 0.7 |
| 12008East Glenville | 2.2 mi | 0.7 |
| 12309Niskayuna | 3.2 mi | 17.6 |
| 12304Schenectady | 3.4 mi | 6.7 |
| 12148Niskayuna | 3.6 mi | 15.6 |
| 12303Rotterdam | 4.9 mi | 15.6 |
| 12302Scotia | 5.1 mi | 43.3 |
| 12306Duane Lake | 6.9 mi | 43.9 |
| 12027East Glenville | 7 mi | 7.5 |
| 12150Scotia | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
| 12065Clifton Gardens | 7.4 mi | 35.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 12308?
- ZIP code 12308 is in Schenectady, NY (Schenectady County).
- What county is ZIP code 12308 in?
- ZIP code 12308 is mostly in Schenectady County, New York.
- How many people live in ZIP code 12308?
- About 15,511 people live in the 12308 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.