Rotterdam

Census-designated place in Schenectady County, New York

Aerial view of Rotterdam, New York
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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.

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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Median household income
$85,887
Median home value
$214,400
Median rent
$1,278/mo
Median age
40
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Rotterdam, NY population

Rotterdam had 22,968 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census22,968
Density2,800 per sq mi (1,081 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Rotterdam at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountySchenectady County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population22,968 (2020)
Land area8.20 sq mi (21.2 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Coordinates42.7794° N, 73.9601° W
ZIP codes12307, 12305
Census code (GEOID)3663924

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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