City

Scranton, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Osage County  ·  Kansas

👥1,309Population
💰$54,856Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$91,900Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓23.1%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.8% Female 55.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 0.5%Other: 5.8%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic0.5%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads23.1% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate359 (42.9%)
Some College160 (19.1%)
Associates122 (14.6%)
Bachelors75 (9%)
Graduate Degree118 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College19.1%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,856 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$91,900 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,013/mo
Total Housing Units585
Vacant Units57

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
56%
About Scranton, KS

Scranton is a city in Kansas, located in Osage County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,309 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Scranton is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,856 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, 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 $91,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,013 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scranton is less-educated. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.98%).

Scranton, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Scranton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66537 1,309 $54,856 $91,900 $1,013 3.3% 23.1% 83.1%