Niskayuna
Census-designated place in Schenectady County, New York

Niskayuna is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Schenectady County, New York, with 20,787 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 292 ft (89 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Schenectady, 2.0 miles W.
- 20,787residents (2020 Census)
- 292 ftelevation · 89 m
- 11.9 sq miland area · 30.8 km²
- 1,750 / sq mipopulation density
- 12309main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Niskayuna
Niskayuna is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Schenectady County, New York, United States. The population was 20,787 at the 2020 census.
The hamlet of Niskayuna is in the town of Niskayuna.
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Living in Niskayuna
- Median household income
- $134,052
- Median home value
- $357,900
- Median rent
- $1,589/mo
- Median age
- 41.4
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Niskayuna had 20,787 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,787 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,750 per sq mi (676 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Niskayuna at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Schenectady County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 20,787 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.88 sq mi (30.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8049° N, 73.8874° W |
| ZIP codes | 12309, 12148, 12304, 12307, 12308 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3651262 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Niskayuna
- Schenectady2.0 mi W
- Rotterdam4.1 mi SW
- Scotia4.1 mi NW
- East Glenville4.6 mi NW
- Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek5.2 mi NE
- Clifton Gardens6.1 mi NE
- Colonie6.5 mi SE
- Westmere8.1 mi S
- Latham8.2 mi SE
- Country Knolls8.2 mi NE
- Roessleville8.8 mi SE
- Loudonville9.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Niskayuna
What county is Niskayuna in?
Niskayuna is in Schenectady County, New York.
What is the population of Niskayuna, NY?
20,787 people lived in Niskayuna at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Niskayuna, NY?
The main ZIP code is 12309. Other ZIP codes: 12148, 12304, 12307, 12308.
What is the elevation of Niskayuna?
292 feet (89 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Niskayuna?
Schenectady (2.0 mi), Rotterdam (4.1 mi), Scotia (4.1 mi), East Glenville (4.6 mi), Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek (5.2 mi).
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