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U.S. ZIP Code · NY12302

Schenectady County · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Typical home value

$325,112[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.1%
5-year / yr
+6.6%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+14.4%
vs metro
+1.9%
vs state
+2.0%
ZIP 12302 location in NY
Location of ZIP 12302 in NY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 12302 is worth $325,112 — 1.9% above the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.1%. The effective property tax rate is 2.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,380[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Schenectady County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
28,031[3]
Median household income
$98,163[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Schenectady County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+61[5]
Moved in
4,349
Moved out
4,288

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • SCOTIA-GLENVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    712 students

  • SCOTIA-GLENVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    495 students

  • PASHLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    481 students

  • SACANDAGA SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    313 students

  • LINCOLN SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    212 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,644
Loan principal$260,089
Down payment$65,022
Total interest paid$331,730

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,446
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
61st percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
72nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 12302?
The typical home in 12302 is worth $325,112, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 12302?
Home values in 12302 are up 6.1% over the past year, and up 6.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 12302?
The effective property tax rate in 12302 is 2.0% — roughly $6,380 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 12302?
ZIP code 12302 has a population of 28,031 and a median household income of $98,163.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Albany, NY

    Typical home
    $322,499
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Nassau Lake CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $321,485
    Gross yield
  • Roessleville CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $329,857
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • NY

    Typical home
    $319,975
    Gross yield
  • NY

    Typical home
    $330,449
    Gross yield
  • Schuylerville, NY

    Typical home
    $319,399
    Gross yield

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