COUNTY REPORT NY

Schenectady County, New York

16 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 16 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 16 tracked ZIP records scored
16
ZIP Codes
$227K
Median Home Value
$2,719
Avg Remediation (120% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Schenectady County, New York

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.2 (asthma 11%, diabetes 10.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,809, driven primarily by flood

75.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2023)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Schenectady County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
7 (7 health)
2022
19 (19 health)
2023
7 (7 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 19 violations. Past 5 years: 33 total (33 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.3% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1955
Median Build Year
75.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
55/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,809

Flood $850/yr
Energy Code Gap $518/yr
Water / Lead $317/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

65,578 housing units in Schenectady County

Pre-1940 32%
1940–1959 24%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 15%
2000+ 11%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Schenectady County

$227K
Median Home Value
$2,719
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Schenectady County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Schenectady County residents

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Schenectady County

8 community water systems serving Schenectady County.

Show all 8 water systems

11 total water systems serve Schenectady County.

Systems with the most violations in Schenectady County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Schenectady County

16 ZIP codes tracked in Schenectady County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 12008 Alplaus 0 $267K
2 12053 Delanson 0 $259K
3 12056 Duanesburg $346K
4 12137 Pattersonville $267K
5 12141 Quaker Street
6 12150 Rotterdam Junction 2 $200K
7 12301 Schenectady
8 12302 Schenectady 7 (1 health) $241K
9 12304 Schenectady 5 $172K
10 12305 Schenectady 0 $163K
11 12306 Schenectady 5 (2 health) $213K
12 12307 Schenectady 0 $96K
13 12308 Schenectady 5 $180K
14 12309 Schenectady 5 $301K
15 12325 Schenectady
16 12345 Schenectady

Recommended Buyer Guides for Schenectady County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Schenectady County in New York covers 16 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

6 of 10 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Schenectady County?
Schenectady County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 16 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Schenectady County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Schenectady County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,809 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Schenectady County?
The median home build year in Schenectady County is 1955. 75.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Schenectady County, New York Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/schenectady/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Schenectady County, New York Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/schenectady/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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