Zip code 12307: Schenectady, New York

Q: What city is zip code 12307?

12307 is assigned to Schenectady, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 12307 in?

12307 is in Schenectady County, New York.

Q: What is the population of 12307?

About 7,050 people live in 12307, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 12307?

The median household income in 12307 is $24,758.

Q: What zip codes are near 12307?

The closest zip codes to 12307 are 12301, 12345, 12305, 12308, 12304.

Residential delivery areaSchenectady CountyEastern Time

Population

7,050

Median household income

$25K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$105K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,106/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

27.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.7 sq mi

9,888 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 12307

12307 is an urban zip code in Schenectady, New York (Schenectady County), covering 0.7 sq mi of land. About 7,050 people live here, or 9,888 per square mile. The median resident is 27.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $24,758 a year, about 31% of the national median of $80,734. 44.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $104,600, or 4.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 26% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,106 a month.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.8 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and healthcare.

How 12307 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate44.1%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NY 14%19th of 1,679 in NY
Unemployment rate18%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%27th of 1,685 in NY
Diversity index79.2
99th
U.S. 61.4 · NY 65.52nd of 1,693 in NY
Rent-burdened renters86.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NY 52.1%91st of 1,579 in NY
Income inequality (Gini)0.571
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NY 0.51747th of 1,669 in NY
Population density9,888/sq mi
92nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi201st of 1,693 in NY
Residents under 1825.9%
81st
U.S. 22% · NY 20.5%221st of 1,693 in NY
Foreign-born residents22%
78th
U.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%254th of 1,693 in NY
Healthcare workers11.5%
76th
U.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%627th of 1,685 in NY
Uninsured rate10%
71st
U.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%137th of 1,689 in NY
Government workers16.4%
68th
U.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%1,011th of 1,685 in NY
Housing vacancy7.5%
57th
U.S. 10.1% · NY 10%1,020th of 1,675 in NY
Average commute24.8 min
42nd
U.S. 26.4 min · NY 32.6 min1,024th of 1,618 in NY
Residents 65 and older15.3%
40th
U.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%1,330th of 1,693 in NY
Median gross rent$1,106
29th
U.S. $1,413 · NY $1,621755th of 1,367 in NY
Population7,050
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,366623rd of 1,693 in NY
Work from home5.7%
10th
U.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%1,396th of 1,685 in NY
Per capita income$20,990
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NY $50,7121,646th of 1,690 in NY
Median home value$104,600
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · NY $423,8001,537th of 1,614 in NY
Homeownership rate26.3%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%1,581st of 1,673 in NY
Median earnings per worker$30,519
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NY $55,3211,606th of 1,676 in NY
Median age27.6
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · NY 39.81,645th of 1,693 in NY
Bachelor's degree or higher8.9%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%1,641st of 1,691 in NY
Broadband access75.3%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NY 90.8%1,603rd of 1,673 in NY
Median household income$24,758
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NY $85,9741,600th of 1,602 in NY
Veterans0.9%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%1,594th of 1,693 in NY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%1,580th of 1,685 in NY
Self-employed workers1.6%
1st
U.S. 10% · NY 9.7%1,588th of 1,685 in NY

Measure	12307	Schenectady	NY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NY
Poverty rateWeakness	44.1%	13.3%	14%	12.5%	99th	19th of 1,679
Unemployment rateWeakness	18%	5.8%	6.4%	5.2%	99th	27th of 1,685
Diversity index	79.2	51.7	65.5	61.4	99th	2nd of 1,693
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	86.2%	53.9%	52.1%	51.1%	99th	91st of 1,579
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.571	0.449	0.517	0.483	99th	47th of 1,669
Population density	9,888/sq mi	784/sq mi	421/sq mi	95/sq mi	92nd	201st of 1,693
Residents under 18	25.9%	21.5%	20.5%	22%	81st	221st of 1,693
Foreign-born residents	22%	10%	22.8%	14.1%	78th	254th of 1,693
Healthcare workers	11.5%	10.3%	11.8%	9.7%	76th	627th of 1,685
Uninsured rate	10%	3.1%	5.1%	8.4%	71st	137th of 1,689
Government workers	16.4%	20.9%	16.4%	14.5%	68th	1,011th of 1,685
Housing vacancy	7.5%	6.1%	10%	10.1%	57th	1,020th of 1,675
Average commute	24.8 min	22.8 min	32.6 min	26.4 min	42nd	1,024th of 1,618
Residents 65 and older	15.3%	17.9%	17.9%	17.2%	40th	1,330th of 1,693
Median gross rent	$1,106	$1,194	$1,621	$1,413	29th	755th of 1,367
Population	7,050	160,369	19,852,366	334,922,499	11th	623rd of 1,693
Work from home	5.7%	14.3%	14.9%	15.1%	10th	1,396th of 1,685
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,990	$43,516	$50,712	$44,673	3rd	1,646th of 1,690
Median home value	$104,600	$235,700	$423,800	$332,700	3rd	1,537th of 1,614
Homeownership rateWeakness	26.3%	64%	54.3%	65.2%	3rd	1,581st of 1,673
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,519	$54,742	$55,321	$49,666	3rd	1,606th of 1,676
Median age	27.6	39.6	39.8	38.9	2nd	1,645th of 1,693
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.9%	36.1%	40.2%	35.7%	2nd	1,641st of 1,691
Broadband accessWeakness	75.3%	89.6%	90.8%	91%	2nd	1,603rd of 1,673
Median household incomeWeakness	$24,758	$79,623	$85,974	$80,734	1st	1,600th of 1,602
Veterans	0.9%	5.3%	3.7%	6.2%	1st	1,594th of 1,693
Tech workers	0%	4%	3.5%	3.8%	1st	1,580th of 1,685
Self-employed workers	1.6%	6.2%	9.7%	10%	1st	1,588th of 1,685

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18%

18–24

11%

25–34

35–44

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

27.6

Under 18

25.9%

65 and over

15.3%

Race and ethnicity

White21%
Black30%
Hispanic23%
Asian5%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other11%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

79.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

22%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

62.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

82%

Spanish

12%

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 3,166
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 53.3%
Married couples: 19.1%
Living alone: 41.5%
Veterans (of adults): 0.9%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

50%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

12307

$24,758

Schenectady Co.

$79,623

New York

$85,974

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,990

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

44.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.571

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

12307

$104,600

Schenectady Co.

$235,700

New York

$423,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

12307

$1,106

Schenectady Co.

$1,194

New York

$1,621

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

20%

2–4 units

59%

5–19 units

0.0%

20+ units

20%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,422
Owner-occupied: 26.3%
Vacant: 7.5%
Median year built: 1958
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 86.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 55%
Home value to income: 4.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

60%

Carpooled

17%

Transit

15%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

39%

20–29

10%

30–44

32%

45–59

10%

60+

Average commute

24.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

18%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

15%

Office and admin

14%

Healthcare

11%

Management

11%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Sales

11%

Production

Food service

Transportation and moving

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Education

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

17%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Retail

12%

Information

Admin, support and management

Construction

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Education

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$30,519

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	12307	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$27,472	$74,888
Service	$26,438	$26,804
Sales and office	$23,233	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$35,096	$49,199
Production and transportation	$42,315	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

29%

High school

31%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 71.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
Households with broadband: 75.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63.8%
No internet access: 13.8%
Without health insurance: 10%
Limited-English households: 5.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Schenectady
State: New York
County: Schenectady County
Center point: 42.8050° N, 73.9328° W
Land area: 0.7 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Schenectady100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 12307

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
12301	Schenectady, NY · PO box	0.7 mi	—	—	—
12345	Schenectady, NY · PO box	0.7 mi	—	—	—
12305	Schenectady, NY	1 mi	7,356	$53,326	$217,500
12308	Schenectady, NY	1.3 mi	15,511	$63,434	$211,900
12304	Schenectady, NY	2.7 mi	22,403	$69,235	$179,200
12309	Schenectady, NY	3.5 mi	33,246	$125,274	$330,700
12008	Alplaus, NY	3.6 mi	422	$125,859	$304,300
12303	Schenectady, NY	3.9 mi	29,360	$84,375	$238,100
12148	Rexford, NY	4.6 mi	4,023	$141,984	$427,400
12306	Schenectady, NY	5.6 mi	27,865	$83,202	$222,500
12302	Schenectady, NY	5.6 mi	28,031	$98,163	$255,700
12325	Schenectady, NY · PO box	6.6 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 12307

What city is zip code 12307?

12307 is assigned to Schenectady, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 12307 in?

12307 is in Schenectady County, New York.

What is the population of 12307?

About 7,050 people live in 12307, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 12307 in?

12307 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 12307?

The median household income in 12307 is $24,758.

What zip codes are near 12307?

The closest zip codes to 12307 are 12301, 12345, 12305, 12308, 12304.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12307, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.