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Schenectady city, NY

ZIP 12304 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 12304

12304 has a population of 22,027 with a median age of 42.0 yrs (48.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
53.5%-13% vs US avg
x
Black
18.1%+46% vs US avg
x
Asian
9.8%+66% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
9.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.3%-3% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.2%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
19.5%+20% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.7%+5% vs US avg
x
High school
32.0%+22% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.8%-27% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.9%-17% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.0%+7% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.4%+50% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.6%
x
Diversity Index
65/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
20.4%+77% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.5%+163% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.7%-22% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.9%+97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
72.5%+1150% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishItalianGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 12304

Poverty Rate
20.4%+77% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.7%-22% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.5%+163% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.9%+97% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.7%-54% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
22.6%+93% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
72.5%+1150% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population22,027
Median age42.0
Poverty rate20.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White53.5%
Hispanic8.8%
Black18.1%
Asian9.8%
Foreign-born36.5%