12306 ZIP Code – Schenectady, New York
Located in Schenectady, New York, ZIP code 12306 is a large ZIP code within Schenectady County with a population of approximately 27,735 residents. At $80,207, the median household income here runs near the New York average and near the U.S. average. At $196,800, median home values run below the national average, with 68.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,156, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 70% single-family (decreasing), 16% apartments (increasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 4.5%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 7.8% is well below the U.S. average. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. The median age is 39.3, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 12056, 12305, 12150.
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ZIP 12306 vs. New York vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 12306 | NY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27k | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $80k | $86k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $196k | $342k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,156 | $1,328 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.3 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | 11.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.5% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 12056 – Duanesburg
- 12305 – Schenectady
- 12150 – Rotterdam Junction
- 12307 – Schenectady
- 12302 – Schenectady
- 12308 – Schenectady
- 12137 – Pattersonville
- 12303 – Schenectady
- 12008 – Alplaus
- 12304 – Schenectady
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12056 | DUANESBURG | 2,029 | $103,750 |
| 12305 | SCHENECTADY | 6,922 | $50,945 |
| 12150 | ROTTERDAM JUNCTION | 589 | $72,000 |
| 12307 | SCHENECTADY | 7,863 | $31,571 |
| 12302 | SCHENECTADY | 27,915 | $89,468 |