ZIP code 12308
Where is ZIP code 12308?
Schenectady, New York
Schenectady County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 12308 belongs to Schenectady, New York in Schenectady County. 12308 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 15,511 people live in the 12308 area, where the median household income is $63,434. The closest ZIP codes are 12305 (Schenectady, 1 mi west), 12301 (Schenectady, 1 mi west) and 12345 (Schenectady, 1 mi west).
| ZIP code | 12308 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 42.8179, -73.9206 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 123 |
Population and income in 12308
| Population | 15,511 · higher than 78% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6,765 · higher than 86% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 31.7 years · lower than 94% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $63,434 · lower than 79% of New York ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,780 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 32% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $211,900 · lower than 58% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,193 a month |
| Housing units | 6,718 |
| Households | 6,253 (2.21 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 45% / 55% |
| Land area | 2.29 sq mi (plus 0.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12308. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 12308
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12305 | Schenectady, NY | 1 mi W | Standard |
| 12301 | Schenectady, NY | 1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 12345 | Schenectady, NY | 1 mi W | Unique |
| 12307 | Schenectady, NY | 1.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 12304 | Schenectady, NY | 2.4 mi S | Standard |
| 12309 | Schenectady, NY | 2.7 mi E | Standard |
| 12303 | Schenectady, NY | 2.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 12008 | Alplaus, NY | 2.9 mi N | Standard |
| 12148 | Rexford, NY | 3.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 12306 | Schenectady, NY | 3.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 12302 | Schenectady, NY | 5.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 12325 | Schenectady, NY | 7 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 12308 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 12308
123 MAIN ST
SCHENECTADY NY 12308
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Schdy: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (12308-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 12308?
- 12308 is a Schenectady, New York ZIP code.
- What county is 12308 in?
- ZIP code 12308 is in Schenectady County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 12308 in?
- 12308 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 12308?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 12308 use area codes 518 and 838.
- What is the population of ZIP code 12308?
- About 15,511 people live in ZIP code 12308, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 12308?
- The median household income in 12308 is $63,434 a year, lower than 79% of New York ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 12308?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 12308 are 12305 (Schenectady, 1 miles), 12301 (Schenectady, 1 miles), 12345 (Schenectady, 1 miles) and 12307 (Schenectady, 1.2 miles).