Rotterdam
Census-designated place in Schenectady County, New York

Rotterdam is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Schenectady County, New York, with 22,968 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 338 ft (103 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Schenectady, 2.3 miles NE.
- 22,968residents (2020 Census)
- 338 ftelevation · 103 m
- 8.2 sq miland area · 21.2 km²
- 2,800 / sq mipopulation density
- 12307main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Rotterdam in Schenectady County, New York, United States. It is a suburb of Schenectady. The population was 22,968 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Rotterdam
- Median household income
- $85,887
- Median home value
- $214,400
- Median rent
- $1,278/mo
- Median age
- 40
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Rotterdam had 22,968 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,968 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,800 per sq mi (1,081 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rotterdam at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Schenectady County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 22,968 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.20 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7794° N, 73.9601° W |
| ZIP codes | 12307, 12305 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3663924 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rotterdam
- Schenectady2.3 mi NE
- Scotia3.6 mi N
- Niskayuna4.1 mi NE
- East Glenville6.1 mi N
- Altamont6.3 mi SW
- Colonie7.7 mi SE
- Westmere7.7 mi SE
- Duane Lake7.7 mi W
- Voorheesville8.8 mi S
- Duanesburg8.8 mi W
- Mariaville Lake9.2 mi W
- Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek9.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rotterdam
What county is Rotterdam in?
Rotterdam is in Schenectady County, New York.
What is the population of Rotterdam, NY?
22,968 people lived in Rotterdam at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rotterdam, NY?
The main ZIP code is 12307. Other ZIP codes: 12305.
What is the elevation of Rotterdam?
338 feet (103 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rotterdam?
Schenectady (2.3 mi), Scotia (3.6 mi), Niskayuna (4.1 mi), East Glenville (6.1 mi), Altamont (6.3 mi).
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