12008 ZIP Code — Alplaus, NY

Schenectady County, New York

ZIP code 12008 is located in Alplaus, New York, within Schenectady County. It covers approximately 0.67 square miles and serves a population of 427 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12008

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $228,800.

Median household income is $135,636. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

427

population

0.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12008 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12008

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12008. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alplaus	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	427
Population density	637 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	0.67 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	42.8586
Longitude	-73.9021
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.1%	36.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	17.6%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	36.2%	26.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	19.1%	6.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

427

Population

637

People per sq mi

27.6

Median age

$135,636

Median household income

$44,157

Per capita income

$228,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

166

Housing units

41.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	132	30.9%
18 and over	295	69.1%
65 and over	50	11.7%
Median age	27.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	427	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.1%	36.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	17.6%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	36.2%	26.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	19.1%	6.4%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 38.6%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	38.6%
$150k–$200k	18.7%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$135,636

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 27.7%

$200k–$300k 46.4%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$228,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	15.1%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	61.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	4.8%
3 bedrooms	73.5%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.1%
1 vehicle	4.2%
2 vehicles	54.2%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.9%
Fuel oil	18.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	111	66.9%
Cohabiting couple	13	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	42	25.3%
Households with children under 18	82	49.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	25.9%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	0.0%
Married	66.5%	64.9%
Separated	0.0%	4.5%
Widowed	0.0%	16.2%
Divorced	7.8%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 11.7%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 25.3%

Bachelor's degree 27.4%

Graduate / professional 13.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	41.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	63	61.2%
High school	26	25.2%
College / grad school	14	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.6%

Manufacturing 18.9%

Public administration 10.4%

Professional & management 9.5%

Construction 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Retail trade 4.5%

Information 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.0%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	29.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.9%
Retirement income	39.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.0%
High blood pressure	28.7%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	21.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.3%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	17.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	8.9%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	7.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	73.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	9.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.5%
Public insurance	15.9%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	10.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	384	89.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	402	94.1%
Born in same state	402	94.1%
Born in different state	363	85.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	5.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	152	35.6%
German	126	29.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	26	6.1%
Arab	19	4.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	84.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12008

What city is ZIP code 12008 in?

ZIP code 12008 is primarily assigned to Alplaus, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12008 in?

ZIP code 12008 falls within Schenectady County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12008 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 12008 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12008?

The median household income in ZIP code 12008 is $135,636, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 12008?

ZIP code 12008 has an estimated population of 427 residents, with a density of 638 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12008?

The median home value in ZIP code 12008 is $228,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 12008 in?

ZIP code 12008 observes the EST timezone.