🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

12304

Schenectady

ZIP Code 12304 is a standard zip code serving Schenectady, Schenectady, New York (NY), in Schenectady County, United States. It has an estimated population of 21,482 with a median household income of $43,743. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: New York (NY)
County: Schenectady
City: Schenectady
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.784100
Longitude: -73.909400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 6.81 mi²
Water Area: 0.03 mi²
Population Density: 3154.0 people per mi² (90th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.807541°N, 42.740509°S, -73.857959°E, -73.933847°W

With 21,482 residents spread across 6.81 square miles, this area has a population density of 3154.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

21,482

Population

80th percentile

$43,743

Median Income

35th percentile

$133,900

Median Home Value

50th percentile

6.81 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 12304 is $43,743, and the median home value is $133,900.

Housing

9,295

Total Units

8,627

Occupied Units

92.8%

Occupancy Rate

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