ZIP code 12302
Where is ZIP code 12302?
Schenectady, New York
Schenectady County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 12302 belongs to Schenectady, New York in Schenectady County. 12302 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 28,031 people live in the 12302 area, where the median household income is $98,163. The closest ZIP codes are 12150 (Rotterdam Junction, 2.8 mi west), 12325 (Schenectady, 4.7 mi southwest) and 12008 (Alplaus, 4.9 mi east).
| ZIP code | 12302 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Schenectady |
| Also accepted | Glenville, Scotia |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Schenectady County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 518, 838 |
| Coordinates | 42.88, -73.9913 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 123 |
Population and income in 12302
| Population | 28,031 · higher than 87% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 646 · higher than 65% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.3 years · lower than 51% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $98,163 · higher than 67% of New York ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $49,164 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 42% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $255,700 · higher than 51% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,247 a month |
| Housing units | 12,334 |
| Households | 11,759 (2.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 43.37 sq mi (plus 1.27 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12302. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 12302
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12150 | Rotterdam Junction, NY | 2.8 mi W | Standard |
| 12325 | Schenectady, NY | 4.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 12008 | Alplaus, NY | 4.9 mi E | Standard |
| 12305 | Schenectady, NY | 5.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 12301 | Schenectady, NY | 5.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 12345 | Schenectady, NY | 5.2 mi SE | Unique |
| 12308 | Schenectady, NY | 5.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 12307 | Schenectady, NY | 5.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 12027 | Burnt Hills, NY | 6.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 12306 | Schenectady, NY | 6.2 mi S | Standard |
| 12148 | Rexford, NY | 6.4 mi E | Standard |
| 12137 | Pattersonville, NY | 7 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 12302 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 12302
123 MAIN ST
SCHENECTADY NY 12302
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts GLENVILLE and SCOTIA as the city name for 12302. Avoid East Glenville, Schdy and Stoodley Corners: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (12302-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 12302?
- 12302 is a Schenectady, New York ZIP code. Glenville and Scotia are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 12302 in?
- ZIP code 12302 is in Schenectady County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 12302 in?
- 12302 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 12302?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 12302 use area codes 518 and 838.
- What is the population of ZIP code 12302?
- About 28,031 people live in ZIP code 12302, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 12302?
- The median household income in 12302 is $98,163 a year, higher than 67% of New York ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 12302?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 12302 are 12150 (Rotterdam Junction, 2.8 miles), 12325 (Schenectady, 4.7 miles), 12008 (Alplaus, 4.9 miles) and 12305 (Schenectady, 5.1 miles).