Scotia
Village in Schenectady County, New York

Scotia is a village in Schenectady County, New York, with 7,272 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 243 ft (74 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Schenectady, 2.6 miles SE.
- 7,272residents (2020 Census)
- 243 ftelevation · 74 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 4,308 / sq mipopulation density
- 12305ZIP code
About Scotia
Scotia is a village in Schenectady County, New York, United States, incorporated in 1904. The population was 7,272 at the 2020 census. Scotia is part of the town of Glenville, and is connected with the city of Schenectady by the Western Gateway Bridge over the Mohawk River.
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Living in Scotia
- Median household income
- $76,525
- Median home value
- $189,900
- Median rent
- $1,031/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Scotia had 7,272 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,272 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,308 per sq mi (1,663 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Scotia at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Schenectady County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 7,272 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.69 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8320° N, 73.9604° W |
| ZIP code | 12305 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3665893 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Scotia
- Schenectady2.6 mi SE
- East Glenville2.7 mi NE
- Rotterdam3.6 mi S
- Niskayuna4.1 mi SE
- Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek7.9 mi E
- Mariaville Lake8.6 mi W
- Clifton Gardens9.1 mi E
- Duane Lake9.3 mi SW
- Country Knolls9.4 mi NE
- Altamont9.5 mi SW
- Duanesburg10.0 mi SW
- Colonie10.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Scotia
What county is Scotia in?
Scotia is in Schenectady County, New York.
What is the population of Scotia, NY?
7,272 people lived in Scotia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Scotia, NY?
The ZIP code of Scotia is 12305.
What is the elevation of Scotia?
243 feet (74 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Scotia?
Schenectady (2.6 mi), East Glenville (2.7 mi), Rotterdam (3.6 mi), Niskayuna (4.1 mi), Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek (7.9 mi).
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