The 12309 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Schenectady, NY (Schenectady County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 30,007. An estimated 2% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $108,019. Approximately 57.6% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $47,965. The median age in ZIP Code 12309 is approximately 44.3 years, with 24.4% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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In ZIP Code 12309, 97.7% of the population graduated high school, while 57.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 31.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.8% in this Schenectady County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 16.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 11.2% |
| Associate's degree | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 26.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 31.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 12309 are older than average. The median age of 44.3 years in ZIP Code 12309 is approximately 16.27% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.8% of the population in 12309 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.0% of 12309 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over | 3.0% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 12309 is $108,019, while the region's mean household income is $128,414. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $47,965. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12309 of $47,965 is approximately 21.97% more than the per capita income in New York overall of $39,326. An estimated 1.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 83.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.6% of the population in 12309 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.5% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 0.9% of 12309 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 26.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 15.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12309, 97.3% is one race, while 2.7% are two or more races. Approximately 2.7% of 12309 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12309 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.4%), followed by Asian (9.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 12309, 87.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 7.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% 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 | 87.5% |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 7.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.0% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12309, an estimated 19.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.6% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Schenectady County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 19.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12309 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12309 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12309 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.64 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.62% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.59% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12309 | 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 12309 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.34 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.64 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.21 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.19 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.38 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.2 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.82 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.74 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.08 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.98 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.34 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.76 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 12309, 63.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.6 minutes. Approximately 31.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12309 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 12309 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.1% |
| Retail trade | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.6% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 15.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 31.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 10.4% |