12156 ZIP Code — Schodack Landing, NY

Rensselaer County, New York

ZIP code 12156 is located in Schodack Landing, New York, within Rensselaer County. It covers approximately 14.48 square miles and serves a population of 831 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12156

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 $208,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $102,167. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12156 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

831

population

14.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12156 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12156

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12156. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Schodack Landing	Acceptable
Schodack Landing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12130 Niverville (3.9 mi) 12033 Castleton On Hudson (4.4 mi) 12184 Valatie (5.8 mi) 12106 Kinderhook (6.2 mi) 12143 Ravena (6.2 mi) 12115 Malden Bridge (6.6 mi) 12173 Stuyvesant (6.8 mi) 12158 Selkirk (6.9 mi) 12063 East Schodack (7.2 mi) 12123 Nassau (7.7 mi) 12087 Hannacroix (8.4 mi) 12077 Glenmont (8.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	831
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	14.48 sq mi
Water area	0.80 sq mi
Latitude	42.4740
Longitude	-73.7283
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	4.6%	35.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	31.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	51.3%	27.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.6%	5.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

831

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$102,167

Median household income

$42,586

Per capita income

$208,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.2%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

291

Housing units

32.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	263	31.6%
18 and over	568	68.4%
65 and over	172	20.7%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Black or African American 1.9%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	802	96.5%
Black or African American	16	1.9%
Two or more races	13	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	4.6%	35.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	31.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	51.3%	27.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.6%	5.8%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 6.8%

$75k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 26.3%

$200k+ 15.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	6.8%
$75k–$100k	19.8%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	26.3%
$200k+	15.1%
Median income	$102,167

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 1.9%

$150k–$200k 33.2%

$200k–$300k 28.2%

$300k–$500k 25.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$208,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.2%
Renter occupied	6.8%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	3.2%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	50.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	60.3%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.4%
2 vehicles	55.8%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	10.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Fuel oil	77.0%
Wood	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	164	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	25	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	44	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	45	16.2%
Households with children under 18	119	42.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	115	41.4%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	30.9%
Married	53.0%	52.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.6%	10.3%
Divorced	5.8%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 23.1%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 17.0%

Bachelor's degree 24.2%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	32.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.4%
Kindergarten	9	3.4%
Elementary school	152	56.9%
High school	50	18.7%
College / grad school	47	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Public administration 19.9%

Construction 15.5%

Transportation & utilities 12.5%

Retail trade 11.2%

Professional & management 7.6%

Wholesale trade 6.3%

Other services 4.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.8%
Service	4.9%
Sales & office	38.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.9%
Government	33.5%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.2%
Carpool	22.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 7.0%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	56.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.2%
High blood pressure	28.0%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	22.3%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.9%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	18.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	9.1%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	8.1%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	9.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	12.9%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.0%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	790	95.1%
Spanish	9	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	1.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	811	97.6%
Born in same state	811	97.6%
Born in different state	602	72.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	2.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	98	11.8%
Italian	83	10%
English	54	6.5%
German	47	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	11	1.3%
Norwegian	11	1.3%
Arab	10	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.5%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12156

What city is ZIP code 12156 in?

ZIP code 12156 is primarily assigned to Schodack Landing, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12156 in?

ZIP code 12156 falls within Rensselaer County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12156 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 12156 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 12156 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 12156 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12156 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 12156 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 12156?

ZIP code 12156 has an estimated population of 831 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12156 in?

ZIP code 12156 observes the EST timezone.