Schodack New York Map

About Schodack, New York

Schodack is a locality in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. It has a population of 12,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Schodack is located at 42.5191°N, 73.6772°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12033.

Schodack rests along the eastern banks of the Hudson River, a broad, silver ribbon that shapes the very character of this landscape. It lies 10.1 miles south-south-east of Albany, NY (from Albany, NY: bearing 156°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south-south-east of East Greenbush. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of cultivation and the passage of seasons, give way to fertile plains where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their green hues deepening under the vast, often cloud-dusted sky. The air here carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of damp earth and the distant scent of pine from the woodlands that fringe the more settled areas. Along the riverfront, weathered docks and the occasional fishing boat speak of a long-standing connection to the water, a lifeblood that has sustained and shaped Schodack for generations. The history of Schodack is deeply interwoven with the river and the land’s agricultural bounty. Long before European settlers arrived, indigenous peoples utilized these fertile grounds, leaving their own quiet mark on the terrain. Later, Dutch colonists, drawn by the promise of rich soil and access to trade routes, established farms and homesteads, many of which still echo in the architecture of older buildings. The economy of Schodack has historically been tied to its farms, with produce finding its way to markets both near and far, and a resilient spirit of self-sufficiency pervades the local character. While industry has ebbed and flowed, the enduring presence of agriculture, coupled with a quiet residential appeal, defines the rhythm of life in Schodack today.

About This Schodack Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Schodack, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.51912, -73.677166. 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 Schodack and Rensselaer County.

Detailed location data for Schodack includes the ZIP code (12033), telephone area code (518), county seat of Rensselaer County (Troy), and school district assignment. 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 Schodack is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.