51462 ZIP Code – Scranton, Iowa
51462 is a ZIP code serving Scranton, Iowa in Greene County with a population of approximately 949 residents. At $65,139, the median household income here runs near the Iowa average and near the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $126,800, well below the national average, with 75.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $876 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 95% single-family (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.7% is well below the U.S. average. An estimated 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. Residents have a median age of 41.7, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 51459, 51443, 50129.
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ZIP 51462 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 51462 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 949 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $65k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $126k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $876 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.7 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.1% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 51459 – Ralston
- 51443 – Glidden
- 50129 – Jefferson
- 50050 – Churdan
- 50026 – Bagley
- 50058 – Coon Rapids
- 50029 – Bayard
- 51451 – Lanesboro
- 51452 – Lidderdale
- 51440 – Dedham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51459 | RALSTON | 65 | $66,667 |
| 51443 | GLIDDEN | 1,377 | $77,841 |
| 50129 | JEFFERSON | 5,208 | $55,067 |
| 50050 | CHURDAN | 743 | $60,333 |
| 50026 | BAGLEY | 438 | $69,375 |