12308 ZIP Code
Schenectady, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12308 |
| City/Town: | Schenectady |
| County: | Schenectady |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,367 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,156 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,093 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,741 |
| Median Home Value: | $164,600 |
| Land Area: | 2.3 sq miles
5.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.8213, -73.9209 |
Population Information (12308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,367 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,941 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,426 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 796 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 689 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 478 | 3.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,385 | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,628 | 11.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,087 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,612 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,196 | 15.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 646 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 605 | 4.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,241 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 812 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 192 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $164,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,055 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,741 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,938 | 88.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 803 | 11.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,653 | 44.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,285 | 55.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,391 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 479 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 590 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,709 | 28.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,702 | 18.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,217 | 13.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,644 | 17.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,050 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12308 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,156 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,715 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,336 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,093 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,420 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,854 | 92.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 549 | 7.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,975 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,645 | 82.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,048 | 15.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 161 | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,964 | 62.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,577 | 17.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 194 | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 719 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,060 | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 827 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,499 | 10.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,711 | 11.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 118 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,007 | 7.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 586 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12308 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 446 | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 344 | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 501 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 470 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 842 | 14.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,272 | 21.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 473 | 8.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 863 | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 451 | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 276 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12308 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,130 | 60.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 832 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 585 | 8.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 585 | 8.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 98 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 543 | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12308 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 4 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 343 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 377 | 5.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 142 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 953 | 13.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 356 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 62 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 320 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 748 | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,047 | 29.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 799 | 11.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 227 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 476 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.8% | 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 (12308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,707 | 95.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,055 | 63.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,224 | 43.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 579 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12308 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,271 | 71.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,825 | 30.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,235 | 20.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 602 | 10.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 341 | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,294 | 21.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12308 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,660 | 39.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 122 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,933 | 28.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 840 | 12.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 362 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 261 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 517 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 46 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12308 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 216 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5 | 0.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 93 | 1.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 226 | 3.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 335 | 5.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 989 | 14.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 627 | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 419 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,831 | 56.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12308 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 120 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,225 | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,010 | 29.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,237 | 33.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 927 | 13.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 222 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12308 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,564 | 76.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 51 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,131 | 19.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 72 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 21 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 41 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12308 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,189 | 20.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,681 | 45.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,604 | 27.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 464 | 7.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12308 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 61 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 315 | 11.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 718 | 27.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 558 | 21.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 814 | 30.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 177 | 6.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 10 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12308 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,726 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $725 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,055 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.94 | 2.38 |
Households (12308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,938 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,739 | 29.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 685 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,465 | 24.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,219 | 37.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,231 | 20.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,636 | 27.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.15 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12308 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,140 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,394 | 55.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,795 | 29.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 183 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 687 | 11.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,906 | 47.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12308 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,107 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 69 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 146 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 914 | 22.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 588 | 14.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,390 | 58.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,921 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 636 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,286 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,237 | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 62 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,604 | 71.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 571 | 25.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12308 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,878 | 82.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,317 | 16.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 842 | 36.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,389 | 59.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 494 | 21.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 86 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,544 | 87.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 301 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,823 | 605.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,823 | 605.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,823 | 605.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 146 | 48.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 72 | 23.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,207 | 401.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 25 | 8.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12308 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,571 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,186 | 89.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,385 | 10.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 599 | 4.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 362 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 281 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 143 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12308 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,938 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,542 | 93.3% | 89.4% |
Schenectady, NY12308