12306 ZIP Code
Schenectady, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12306 |
| City/Town: | Schenectady |
| County: | Schenectady |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,735 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,207 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,109 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,241 |
| Median Home Value: | $196,800 |
| Land Area: | 43.9 sq miles
113.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.8054, -74.0442 |
Population Information (12306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,735 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,594 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,141 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,809 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,638 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,169 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,525 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,920 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,486 | 16.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,069 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,539 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,736 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,086 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,074 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,302 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 382 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $196,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,156 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,241 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,109 | 90.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,132 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,882 | 71.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,227 | 29.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,674 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 300 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 934 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,977 | 30.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,092 | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,795 | 14.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,132 | 15.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,444 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12306 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,207 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $93,495 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,362 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,109 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,991 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,249 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 722 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,654 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,205 | 71.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,383 | 23.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 652 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,231 | 80.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,121 | 7.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 8 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 788 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 490 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,071 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,578 | 5.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,887 | 6.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 185 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,098 | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 46 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 558 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12306 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 263 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 320 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 613 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 634 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,300 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,017 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,244 | 20.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,912 | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,124 | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 682 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12306 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,552 | 74.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,696 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 100 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 36 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 270 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,166 | 8.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12306 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 45 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 717 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,351 | 9.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 339 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,558 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 790 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 178 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,152 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,317 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,485 | 24.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 955 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 920 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,442 | 10.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.8% | 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 (12306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,668 | 96.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,670 | 74.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,633 | 38.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,047 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12306 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,784 | 79.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,539 | 31.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,527 | 31.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 587 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 315 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 758 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12306 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,401 | 68.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 279 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,490 | 12.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 610 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 700 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 338 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 418 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 5 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12306 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 44 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 845 | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,009 | 8.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 945 | 7.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 590 | 4.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 739 | 6.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,036 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,265 | 18.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,530 | 12.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,238 | 26.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12306 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 70 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,282 | 10.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,630 | 29.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,574 | 37.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,274 | 18.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 411 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12306 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,114 | 73.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 401 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,539 | 13.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 738 | 6.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 68 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 119 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 81 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12306 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 611 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,105 | 37.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,586 | 41.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,807 | 16.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12306 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 141 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 323 | 4.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,538 | 19.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,069 | 26.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,179 | 27.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,380 | 17.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 184 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 68 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12306 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,670 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $676 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,156 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.38 |
Households (12306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,109 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,943 | 44.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,696 | 15.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,193 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,806 | 25.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,887 | 26.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,500 | 31.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12306 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,124 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,037 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,603 | 50.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 304 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 976 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,287 | 38.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12306 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,135 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 224 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 182 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,157 | 42.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,364 | 26.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,208 | 23.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,908 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,621 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,715 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,308 | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 220 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,809 | 54.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,279 | 38.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12306 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,986 | 86.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,448 | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,876 | 54.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,444 | 41.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 152 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 128 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12306 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,604 | 92.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 225 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,131 | 947.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,131 | 947.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,131 | 947.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 466 | 207.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 19 | 8.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,220 | 542.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 6.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12306 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,926 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,755 | 91.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,171 | 8.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,058 | 4.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 777 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 305 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 31 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12306 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,109 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,516 | 94.7% | 89.4% |
Schenectady, NY12306