ZIP Code 12307

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Schenectady · Schenectady County · New York

Population
7,692

4,192/sq mi

Median income
$24,758

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$104,600

▼ 62% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.9%

Median age 27.6

Land area
1.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12307 in Schenectady, New York has a population of 7,692. The median household income is $24,758, which is 68% below the national average. Median home value is $104,600, 62% below the US average. 8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12307 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.8 square miles in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York. The area is home to 7,692 residents, producing a population density of 4,192 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12307 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12307 sits at $24,758 (73% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $20,990. The poverty rate stands at 44.1% and the unemployment rate at 18.0%. On housing, the median home value is $104,600 (72% below the state average) with median rent at $1,106 per month, and 26.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12307 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Schenectady County, so you can benchmark 12307 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 12307

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12307.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12307, Schenectady, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,692

Population

1.8

Area (sq mi)

4,192

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12307?

27.6

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

22.0%

Foreign-Born

White 21.0%
African American 31.3%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$24,758

Median Household Income

-73% vs state

$20,990

Per Capita Income

44.1%

Poverty Rate

18.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 40.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,422

Total Housing Units

3,166

Occupied Units

256

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 26.3%
Renter 73.7%

$104,600

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

$1,106

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 105 business establishments in ZIP 12307, employing approximately 1,016 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,758,000.

105

Businesses

1,016

Employees

$46.8M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 24 22.9%
Other services (except public administration) 18 17.1%
Health care and social assistance 16 15.2%
Construction 15 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 13 12.4%
Manufacturing 6 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.8%
Finance and insurance 3 2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 12307 vs 12305 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12305 Schenectady, NY 5,716 1.0 mi
12308 Schenectady, NY 15,335 1.3 mi
12303 Schenectady, NY 29,857 3.9 mi
12304 Schenectady, NY 21,482 2.8 mi
12309 Schenectady, NY 29,343 3.3 mi
12008 Alplaus, NY 497 3.6 mi
12306 Schenectady, NY 25,636 4.8 mi
12148 Rexford, NY 4,569 4.8 mi
12302 Schenectady, NY 27,582 5.8 mi
12085 Guilderland Center, NY 479 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12307 in?
ZIP code 12307 (Schenectady) is located in Schenectady County, New York. Schenectady County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/schenectady-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12307?
ZIP code 12307 in Schenectady, NY has a population of 7,692 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12307?
The median household income in ZIP 12307 is $24,758, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12307?
The median home value in ZIP 12307 is $104,600, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12307?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12307 is African American at 31.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12307?
ZIP code 12307 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 1,016 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12307?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12307 are: Retail trade (24), Other services (except public administration) (18), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12307?
In ZIP code 12307, 40.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12307?
In ZIP code 12307, approximately 26.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12307?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12307 is 44.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Schenectady, NY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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