City

Scranton, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Logan County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,678Population
💰$58,393Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$145,500Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 2.9%Asian: 3.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic3.6%
Black2.9%
Asian3.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
No HS Diploma50 (4.5%)
HS Graduate430 (38.7%)
Some College185 (16.7%)
Associates143 (12.9%)
Bachelors81 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree222 (20%)

Education

No HS: 4.5%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS4.5%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College16.7%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.1%Renter: 11%Tenure
Owner89.1%
Renter11.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,393 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$145,500 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units741
Vacant Units102

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
54%
About Scranton, AR

Scranton is a city in Arkansas, located in Logan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,678 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Scranton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,393 is below the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Scranton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scranton is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.56%).

Scranton, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Scranton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72863 1,678 $58,393 $145,500 $675 0.3% 27.3% 89.1%