City

Scranton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Greene County  ·  Iowa

👥940Population
💰$70,625Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$155,800Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓40.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 3.9%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian1.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads40.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate208 (33.3%)
Some College63 (10.1%)
Associates99 (15.8%)
Bachelors134 (21.4%)
Graduate Degree120 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 21.4%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College10.1%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors21.4%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,625 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$155,800 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$906/mo
Total Housing Units449
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
76%
About Scranton, IA

Scranton is a city in Iowa, located in Greene County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 940 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Scranton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,625 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Scranton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $906 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scranton is well-educated. 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.7%).

Scranton, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Scranton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51462 940 $70,625 $155,800 $906 2.1% 40.6% 74.0%