Alplaus ZIP Codes — Schenectady County, NY
There is one unique ZIP code in Alplaus, New York and it is 12008. Area code: 518.
1
ZIP codes
0.67
sq mi land
0.18
sq mi water
518
area code
Alplaus, NY ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Alplaus, NY (1)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12008 | Alplaus | Schenectady | View map |
Demographics & statistics
427
Population
27.6
Median age
$135,636
Median household income
$44,157
Per capita income
$228,800
Median home value
$0
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
21
Under 5
22
30
10–14
33
19
15–19
21
41
25–34
45
40
45–54
43
16
55–59
18
13
60–64
15
12
65–74
13
12
85+
13
← 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
$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% |
| 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 | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 28.7% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| 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 | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 17.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| 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% |
| 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.