12302 ZIP Code – Schenectady, New York
12302 is a large ZIP code in Schenectady, New York, part of Schenectady County with a population of approximately 27,915 residents. The median household income of $89,468 is near the New York average and above the national average. Median home values of $223,200 are near the national average, with 75.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,193, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 73% single-family (increasing), 16% apartments (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 4.3%, well below the national average. About 41.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The median age is 43.1, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 12150, 12008, 12027.
ZIP Code 12302 Data
See more demographics for:
ZIP 12302 vs. New York vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 12302 | NY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27k | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $89k | $86k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $223k | $342k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,193 | $1,328 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% | 11.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.7% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
Demographics Charts
Race & Ethnicity
Gender
Education Level (adults 25+)
Nearby ZIP Codes
- 12150 – Rotterdam Junction
- 12008 – Alplaus
- 12027 – Burnt Hills
- 12305 – Schenectady
- 12308 – Schenectady
- 12306 – Schenectady
- 12307 – Schenectady
- 12019 – Ballston Lake
- 12137 – Pattersonville
- 12148 – Rexford
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12150 | ROTTERDAM JUNCTION | 589 | $72,000 |
| 12008 | ALPLAUS | 427 | $135,636 |
| 12027 | BURNT HILLS | 4,244 | $106,439 |
| 12305 | SCHENECTADY | 6,922 | $50,945 |
| 12308 | SCHENECTADY | 14,367 | $56,156 |