Schenectady New York Map

About Schenectady, New York

Schenectady is a locality in Schenectady County, New York, United States. It has a population of 68,847. The population density is 2447.9 people per km². Schenectady is located at 42.8142°N, 73.9396°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12305.

Schenectady rests beside the Mohawk River, a place where the land gently slopes toward the water, its character shaped by the broad sky and the persistent flow of the river. It lies 2.5 miles north-east of Rotterdam, NY (from Rotterdam, NY: bearing 40°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west-south-west of Clifton Park. The terrain here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet strength, with wide streets and a sense of established order. Mature trees, their branches reaching like old hands, line residential avenues, and the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle dampness, a whisper of the nearby water. The river itself, a broad, unhurried artery, acts as a constant, gentle reminder of the forces that have shaped this land and the people who have called Schenectady home. The history of Schenectady is deeply entwined with industry and innovation, a legacy that still hums beneath the surface of everyday life. For generations, its factories were synonymous with electrical power and transportation, producing everything from light bulbs to locomotives, a spirit of invention that once pulsed through its core. This industrious past has left a tangible mark, with sturdy brick buildings and a network of streets that speak of purposeful growth. Today, the local economy continues to evolve, drawing on its heritage while embracing new opportunities, and the presence of a well-regarded university contributes a vibrant intellectual current to Schenectady's ongoing story.

About This Schenectady Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Schenectady, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.814243, -73.939569. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Schenectady and Schenectady County.

Detailed location data for Schenectady includes the ZIP code (12305), telephone area code (518), county seat of Schenectady County (Schenectady), and school district assignment (Schenectady City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Schenectady is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.