Schenectady, NY cityscape

12307

Schenectady, NY

Total Population
7,863
Median Household Income
$31,571
Median Home Value
$98,000
Median Rent
$1,026

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$31,571
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$98,000
100.2% above state median
Rent
$1,026
100% above state median
Median Age
30.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Do more with Schenectady, NY 12307

Save this ZIP

Keep 12307 in your account to compare and revisit later — free.

Full ZIP report

Generate an in-depth, shareable report built from verified data for 12307.

New here? See report plans and pricing.

Location Map

Schenectady, NY 12307

Loading map...

Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Schenectady, NY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 30.4 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 17.7% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 33.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$31,571
-58.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,249,621
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.49 people

Total Households
3,145
Family Households
27.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
46.7%
#2 Industry
Construction
13.0%
#3 Industry
Finance
10.5%
Total Employed Residents:1,842

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
7.2%
206 workers
Public Transit
22.8%
656 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,878
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (22.8% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
82.3%
3,151 employed
Labor Force
3,830
679 unemployed
Median Age
30.4 years
Per Capita Income
$20,131
Poverty Rate
33.5%

Nearby ZIP Codes

Explore surrounding areas