ZIP code 12306
Where is ZIP code 12306?
Schenectady, New York
Schenectady County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 12306 belongs to Schenectady, New York in Schenectady County. 12306 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 518 and 838. About 27,865 people live in the 12306 area, where the median household income is $83,202. The closest ZIP codes are 12303 (Schenectady, 1.9 mi east), 12307 (Schenectady, 2.5 mi northeast) and 12301 (Schenectady, 2.7 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 12306 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Schenectady |
| Also accepted | Rotterdam |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Schenectady County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 518, 838 |
| Coordinates | 42.7904, -73.9809 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 123 |
Population and income in 12306
| Population | 27,865 · higher than 87% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 634 · higher than 65% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.9 years · lower than 76% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $83,202 · higher than 51% of New York ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $41,975 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $222,500 · lower than 56% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,228 a month |
| Housing units | 12,727 |
| Households | 11,895 (2.34 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 43.92 sq mi (plus 0.64 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12306. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 12306
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12303 | Schenectady, NY | 1.9 mi E | Standard |
| 12307 | Schenectady, NY | 2.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 12301 | Schenectady, NY | 2.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 12345 | Schenectady, NY | 2.7 mi NE | Unique |
| 12305 | Schenectady, NY | 2.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 12308 | Schenectady, NY | 3.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 12304 | Schenectady, NY | 3.7 mi E | Standard |
| 12325 | Schenectady, NY | 4.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 12056 | Duanesburg, NY | 5.4 mi W | Standard |
| 12309 | Schenectady, NY | 5.8 mi E | Standard |
| 12009 | Altamont, NY | 6.1 mi S | Standard |
| 12085 | Guilderland Center, NY | 6.2 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 12306 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 12306
123 MAIN ST
SCHENECTADY NY 12306
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ROTTERDAM as the city name for 12306. Avoid Bellevue, Lower Rotterdam and Schdy: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (12306-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Schenectady, NY
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 12306?
- 12306 is a Schenectady, New York ZIP code. Rotterdam is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 12306 in?
- ZIP code 12306 is in Schenectady County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 12306 in?
- 12306 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 12306?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 12306 use area codes 518 and 838.
- What is the population of ZIP code 12306?
- About 27,865 people live in ZIP code 12306, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 12306?
- The median household income in 12306 is $83,202 a year, higher than 51% of New York ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 12306?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 12306 are 12303 (Schenectady, 1.9 miles), 12307 (Schenectady, 2.5 miles), 12301 (Schenectady, 2.7 miles) and 12345 (Schenectady, 2.7 miles).