ZIP code 12304
Where is ZIP code 12304?
Schenectady, New York
Schenectady County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 12304 belongs to Schenectady, New York in Schenectady County. 12304 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 22,403 people live in the 12304 area, where the median household income is $69,235. The closest ZIP codes are 12303 (Schenectady, 1.8 mi west), 12307 (Schenectady, 2 mi northwest) and 12308 (Schenectady, 2.4 mi north).
| ZIP code | 12304 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Schenectady |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Schenectady County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 518, 838 |
| Coordinates | 42.7841, -73.9094 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 123 |
Population and income in 12304
| Population | 22,403 · higher than 83% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,362 · higher than 80% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41 years · lower than 66% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $69,235 · lower than 69% of New York ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,797 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $179,200 · lower than 69% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,100 a month |
| Housing units | 9,495 |
| Households | 9,306 (2.36 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 60% / 40% |
| Land area | 6.66 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12304. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 12304
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12303 | Schenectady, NY | 1.8 mi W | Standard |
| 12307 | Schenectady, NY | 2 mi NW | Standard |
| 12308 | Schenectady, NY | 2.4 mi N | Standard |
| 12301 | Schenectady, NY | 2.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 12345 | Schenectady, NY | 2.6 mi NW | Unique |
| 12309 | Schenectady, NY | 2.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 12305 | Schenectady, NY | 2.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 12306 | Schenectady, NY | 3.7 mi W | Standard |
| 12008 | Alplaus, NY | 5.1 mi N | Standard |
| 12148 | Rexford, NY | 5.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 12084 | Guilderland, NY | 6 mi S | Standard |
| 12205 | Albany, NY | 6.3 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 12304 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 12304
123 MAIN ST
SCHENECTADY NY 12304
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Brandywine and Schdy: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (12304-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 12304?
- 12304 is a Schenectady, New York ZIP code.
- What county is 12304 in?
- ZIP code 12304 is in Schenectady County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 12304 in?
- 12304 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 12304?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 12304 use area codes 518 and 838.
- What is the population of ZIP code 12304?
- About 22,403 people live in ZIP code 12304, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 12304?
- The median household income in 12304 is $69,235 a year, lower than 69% of New York ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 12304?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 12304 are 12303 (Schenectady, 1.8 miles), 12307 (Schenectady, 2 miles), 12308 (Schenectady, 2.4 miles) and 12301 (Schenectady, 2.6 miles).