County ProfileNY
Schenectady County
Population: 158,061 · 16 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
158,061
People
Median age
39.6
Housing
Total households
66,902
Income
Median household income
$79,623
Housing
Total housing units
71,244
Employment
Employment rate
59.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
36.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
96.9%
County details
Local time 01:52:53(ET)| Name | Schenectady |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 16total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 13 Standard2 PO Box1 Unique |
| Area code | 518, 838 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 42.8175516, -74.0435592 |
| Land area | 204.7 sq miles(530.1 km²) |
Map of Schenectady county, New York with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Schenectady County
Compare the largest cities in Schenectady County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady | 67,047 | $58,399 | 11ZIPs |
| Pattersonville | 1,704 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Rotterdam Junction | 799 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Alplaus | 475 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Duanesburg | 379 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Delanson | 335 | $113,750 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Schenectady County
Review the most populated postal areas across Schenectady County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12309 | Schenectady | $125,274 | 31,273 |
| 12303 | Schenectady | $84,375 | 30,893 |
| 12302 | Schenectady | $98,163 | 27,618 |
| 12306 | Schenectady | $83,202 | 26,935 |
| 12304 | Schenectady | $69,235 | 21,513 |
| 12308 | Schenectady | $63,434 | 15,285 |
| 12307 | Schenectady | $24,758 | 7,567 |
| 12305 | Schenectady | $53,326 | 6,085 |
| 12053 | Delanson | $91,991 | 4,142 |
| 12056 | Duanesburg | $132,150 | 2,192 |
| 12137 | Pattersonville | $83,879 | 1,704 |
| 12150 | Rotterdam Junction | $79,776 | 799 |
| 12008 | Alplaus | $125,859 | 475 |
| 12301 | Schenectady | — | — |
| 12325 | Schenectady | — | — |
| 12345 | Schenectady | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS