12150 ZIP Code — Rotterdam Junction, NY

Schenectady County, New York

ZIP code 12150 is located in Rotterdam Junction, New York, within Schenectady County. It covers approximately 1.19 square miles and serves a population of 589 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 12150

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $185,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 99%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,000. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12150 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

589

population

1.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12150 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12150

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12150. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rotterdam Junction	Acceptable
Rotterdam Junction	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12302 Schenectady (3 mi) 12137 Pattersonville (4 mi) 12306 Schenectady (5.1 mi) 12305 Schenectady (6.8 mi) 12345 Schenectady (6.8 mi) 12056 Duanesburg (7.3 mi) 12308 Schenectady (7.3 mi) 12307 Schenectady (7.4 mi) 12010 Amsterdam (7.7 mi) 12027 Burnt Hills (8 mi) 12019 Ballston Lake (8.4 mi) 12086 Hagaman (8.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	589
Population density	495 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	1.19 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	42.8719
Longitude	-74.0496
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518/838

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.2%	36.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	44.8%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	26.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	6.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

589

Population

495

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$72,000

Median household income

$37,953

Per capita income

$185,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.6%

Home ownership

2.4%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

347

Housing units

22.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	77	13.1%
18 and over	512	86.9%
65 and over	134	22.8%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Black or African American 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	561	93%
Black or African American	14	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	14	2.3%
Other race	14	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.2%	36.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	44.8%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	26.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	6.4%	11.5%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 16.2%

$35k–$50k 23.7%

$50k–$75k 5.8%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	16.2%
$35k–$50k	23.7%
$50k–$75k	5.8%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	24.5%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$72,000

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$150k–$200k 56.2%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.6%
Renter occupied	1.4%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	0.3%
1960–1969	29.6%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.5%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	89.6%
Fuel oil	10.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	35.3%
Cohabiting couple	40	14.4%
Male householder, no spouse	20	7.2%
Female householder, no spouse	120	43.2%
Households with children under 18	41	14.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	102	36.7%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.8%	11.0%
Married	40.8%	37.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	28.7%
Divorced	8.4%	22.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 45.8%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	10	21.7%
College / grad school	36	78.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.9%

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Retail trade 18.3%

Finance & real estate 12.0%

Public administration 12.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Manufacturing 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.3%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	50.0%
Natural resources & construction	23.9%
Production & transportation	7.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.7%
Government	30.6%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	4.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 2.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.5%
Retirement income	42.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.7%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	68.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	30.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.1%
Public insurance	28.5%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	522	88.6%
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)	575	97.6%
Born in same state	555	94.2%
Born in different state	454	77.1%
Foreign born	20	3.4%
Naturalized citizen	14	2.4%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	187	31.7%
French	39	6.6%
Arab	20	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	2%
English	6	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.2%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12150

What city is ZIP code 12150 in?

ZIP code 12150 is primarily assigned to Rotterdam Junction, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12150 in?

ZIP code 12150 falls within Schenectady County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12150 mostly owner-occupied?

99% of occupied units in ZIP code 12150 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12150 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 12150 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12150?

The median home value in ZIP code 12150 is $185,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 12150?

ZIP code 12150 has an estimated population of 589 residents, with a density of 495 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12150 in?

ZIP code 12150 observes the EST timezone.