The 12304 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Schenectady, NY (Schenectady County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 22,230. Median househould income is approximately $50,949, and an estimated 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. Approximately 21.5% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $28,799. The median age in ZIP Code 12304 is approximately 40.1 years, with 21.6% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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In ZIP Code 12304, 84.4% of the population graduated high school, while 21.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.1% in this Schenectady County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.5% |
| Associate's degree | 13.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 12304 are older than average. The median age of 40.1 years in ZIP Code 12304 is approximately 5.25% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.9% of the population in 12304 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 4.4% of 12304 residents are aged 75 to 84 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.4% |
| 85 years and over | 4.7% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 12304 is $50,949, while the region's mean household income is $68,571. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,799. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12304 of $28,799 is approximately 26.77% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 8.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 6.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.7% of the population in 12304 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.7% of 12304 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12304, 92.3% is one race, while 7.7% are two or more races. Approximately 10.7% of 12304 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12304 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (63.6%), followed by Black or African American (21.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Black or African American | 21.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.8% |
| Some other race | 9.7% |
In ZIP Code 12304, 88.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Schenectady County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 88.2% |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.3% |
| Other languages | 0.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12304, an estimated 37.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 12.8% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Schenectady County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 37.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12304 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12304 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12304 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.58 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.5% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12304 | 11.74¢/kWh | 5.99¢/kWh | 4.79¢/kWh |
| New York | 27.23¢/kWh | 22.73¢/kWh | 8.91¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 12304 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.29 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.17 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.32 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.41 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.14 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.81 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.75 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.13 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.98 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.28 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.68 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 12304, 59.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.0 minutes. Approximately 26.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12304 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.4% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 12304 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.5% |
| Retail trade | 11.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.9% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.5% |
| Public administration | 7.6% |