12305 ZIP Code
Schenectady, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12305 |
| City/Town: | Schenectady |
| County: | Schenectady |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,922 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,945 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,300 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,880 |
| Median Home Value: | $140,000 |
| Land Area: | 1.5 sq miles
3.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.8120, -73.9503 |
Population Information (12305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,922 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,828 | 55.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,094 | 44.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 245 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 57 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 171 | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 460 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,293 | 18.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,301 | 18.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 981 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 776 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 295 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 598 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 509 | 7.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 187 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 49 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $140,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $938 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,880 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,445 | 88.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 435 | 11.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 467 | 13.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,978 | 86.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,696 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 158 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 406 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 993 | 21.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,047 | 22.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 521 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 925 | 19.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 646 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12305 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,945 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $63,324 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,984 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,300 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,782 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,501 | 92.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 281 | 7.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,652 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,989 | 85.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 448 | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 64 | 1.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,213 | 60.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,681 | 24.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 24 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 194 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 170 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 640 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 531 | 7.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 734 | 10.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 129 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 329 | 4.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 275 | 4.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12305 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 236 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 270 | 7.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 452 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 426 | 12.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 292 | 8.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 671 | 19.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 410 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 528 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 96 | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 64 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12305 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,099 | 60.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 76 | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 188 | 5.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 717 | 20.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 81 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 312 | 8.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12305 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 198 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 106 | 3.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 92 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 426 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 97 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 190 | 5.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 189 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 415 | 11.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,125 | 32.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 343 | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 193 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 117 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (12305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,363 | 91.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,426 | 63.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,461 | 35.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 341 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12305 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,646 | 76.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 872 | 25.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 498 | 14.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 147 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 106 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 767 | 22.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12305 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 156 | 4.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 179 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 830 | 21.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 424 | 10.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 563 | 14.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 485 | 12.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,243 | 32.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12305 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 539 | 13.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 86 | 2.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 167 | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 95 | 2.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 426 | 11.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 205 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 137 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,225 | 57.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12305 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 573 | 14.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,478 | 38.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,175 | 30.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 455 | 11.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 152 | 3.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 47 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12305 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,868 | 54.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 137 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,383 | 40.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 27 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12305 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 848 | 24.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,774 | 51.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 749 | 21.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 74 | 2.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12305 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 156 | 33.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 129 | 27.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 52 | 11.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 44 | 9.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 76 | 16.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 10 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12305 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,658 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $705 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $938 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.52 | 2.38 |
Households (12305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,445 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 540 | 15.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 110 | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,362 | 39.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,325 | 38.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 301 | 8.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 701 | 20.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.51 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12305 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,554 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,379 | 66.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 566 | 15.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 138 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 305 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,520 | 42.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12305 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,808 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 84 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 158 | 8.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 109 | 6.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,457 | 80.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,385 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 452 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,704 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,014 | 15.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 83 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 633 | 62.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 298 | 29.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12305 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,830 | 69.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,006 | 29.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 896 | 44.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,076 | 53.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 357 | 17.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 34 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,344 | 91.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 188 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 578 | 307.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 578 | 307.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 578 | 307.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 156 | 83.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 31 | 16.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 130 | 69.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 98 | 52.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12305 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,677 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,059 | 90.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 618 | 9.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 273 | 4.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 215 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 59 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 71 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12305 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,445 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,125 | 90.7% | 89.4% |
Schenectady, NY12305