12305 ZIP Code – Schenectady, New York
12305 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Schenectady, New York, part of Schenectady County with a population of approximately 6,922 residents. The median household income of $50,945 is well below the New York average and below the national average. At $140,000, median home values run well below the national average, with 14.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $938, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 8% single-family (increasing), 60% apartments (decreasing), 32% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 6.9%, which is above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 16.8% is above the U.S. average. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 33.7, below the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 12307, 12308, 12008.
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ZIP 12305 vs. New York vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 12305 | NY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,922 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $86k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $140k | $342k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $938 | $1,328 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.7 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | 11.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 12307 – Schenectady
- 12308 – Schenectady
- 12008 – Alplaus
- 12304 – Schenectady
- 12306 – Schenectady
- 12309 – Schenectady
- 12303 – Schenectady
- 12302 – Schenectady
- 12148 – Rexford
- 12150 – Rotterdam Junction
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12307 | SCHENECTADY | 7,863 | $31,571 |
| 12308 | SCHENECTADY | 14,367 | $56,156 |
| 12008 | ALPLAUS | 427 | $135,636 |
| 12304 | SCHENECTADY | 21,901 | $63,349 |
| 12306 | SCHENECTADY | 27,735 | $80,207 |