City

Scranton, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Bowman County  ·  North Dakota

👥709Population
💰$89,063Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$159,200Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓51.0%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 1.8%Other: 7.6%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic1.8%
Other7.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
24%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
16%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads51.0% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.5%)
HS Graduate117 (28.1%)
Some College40 (9.6%)
Associates45 (10.8%)
Bachelors93 (22.4%)
Graduate Degree119 (28.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 22.4%Graduate: 28.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College9.6%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors22.4%
Graduate28.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,063 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$159,200 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$777/mo
Total Housing Units365
Vacant Units94

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About Scranton, ND

Scranton is a city in North Dakota, located in Bowman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 709 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Scranton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,063 is above the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Scranton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $777 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scranton is well-educated. 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.55%).

Scranton, ND offers residents above-average earning potential within North Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Scranton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58653 709 $89,063 $159,200 $777 6.6% 51.0% 82.7%