City

Scranton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Hyde County  ·  North Carolina

👥331Population
💰$19,796Median HH Income▼ 74% below avg
🎂64.3Median Age
🏠$94,800Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓14.0%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
📊25.0%Unemployment▲ 411% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 38.7% Female 61.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.6%Black: 40.8%Other: 13.6%Race
White45.6%
Black40.8%
Other13.6%

Age Breakdown

45–64
60%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.32
Below Poverty37.2% ▲ 272% above avg
College Grads14.0% ▼ 64% below avg
Unemployment25.0% ▲ 411% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.6%)
HS Graduate149 (47.3%)
Some College40 (12.7%)
Associates80 (25.4%)
Bachelors37 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree7 (2.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 47.3%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 25.4%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 2.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad47.3%
Some College12.7%
Associates25.4%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate2.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
64%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
5%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$19,796 ▼ 74% below avg
Median Home Value$94,800 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units277
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
73%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
50%
About Scranton, NC

Scranton is a city in North Carolina, located in Hyde County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 331 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.3 years.

Economically, Scranton is a lower-income community. The median household income of $19,796 is well below the national average. Approximately 37.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 25.0%, more than double 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 $94,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scranton is less-educated. 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.6%.

Scranton, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Scranton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27875 331 $19,796 $94,800 25.0% 14.0% 82.0%