51462 ZIP Code — Scranton, IA

Greene County, Iowa

ZIP code 51462 is located in Scranton, Iowa, within Greene County. It covers approximately 114.15 square miles and serves a population of 949 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51462

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $65,139. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51462 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

949
population
114.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51462 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51462

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City Status
Scranton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50129 Jefferson (7.9 mi) 50050 Churdan (8.9 mi) 51443 Glidden (9.4 mi) 50026 Bagley (12.3 mi) 50058 Coon Rapids (12.4 mi) 50029 Bayard (12.5 mi) 51440 Dedham (15.1 mi) 50128 Jamaica (16.5 mi) 50107 Grand Junction (16.9 mi) 50064 Dana (17.6 mi) 50235 Rippey (17.8 mi) 51401 Carroll (17.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 949
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 073
Geography
Land area 114.15 sq mi
Water area 0.87 sq mi
Latitude 42.0075
Longitude -94.5418
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 712
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.1% 49.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 39.6% 31.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 10.8% 17.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 4.4% 2.2% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

949
Population
8
People per sq mi
44.2
Median age
$65,139
Median household income
$35,297
Per capita income
$126,800
Median home value
$876
Median monthly rent
74.2%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
344
Housing units
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
38
Under 5
33
38
5–9
33
24
10–14
21
26
15–19
22
31
20–24
26
55
25–34
47
47
35–44
39
60
45–54
50
27
55–59
22
37
60–64
32
83
65–74
71
43
75–84
37
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1822023.2%
18 and over72976.8%
65 and over24125.4%
Median age44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%
Two or more races 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.8%
GroupCount%
White89891.6%
Two or more races434.4%
Hispanic or Latino313.2%
Asian80.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.1% 49.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 39.6% 31.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 10.8% 17.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 4.4% 2.2% 5.0%
Under $10k 2.0%
$10k–$15k 8.6%
$15k–$25k 8.1%
$25k–$35k 3.9%
$35k–$50k 13.3%
$50k–$75k 20.1%
$75k–$100k 20.1%
$100k–$150k 14.7%
$150k–$200k 4.2%
$200k+ 4.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.0%
$10k–$15k8.6%
$15k–$25k8.1%
$25k–$35k3.9%
$35k–$50k13.3%
$50k–$75k20.1%
$75k–$100k20.1%
$100k–$150k14.7%
$150k–$200k4.2%
$200k+4.9%
Median income$65,139

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.8%
$50k–$100k 18.9%
$100k–$150k 16.9%
$150k–$200k 15.9%
$200k–$300k 16.6%
$300k–$500k 5.0%
$500k–$1M 1.3%
$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$126,800
Median rent / month$876
Owner occupied74.2%
Renter occupied25.8%
Vacant9.4%
Single-family detached94.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.4%
Median rooms7.4
Avg household size (owned)2.24

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.7%
2000–20095.1%
1990–19991.6%
1980–19893.8%
1970–197910.5%
1960–19694.5%
1950–19594.5%
1940–19494.9%
1939 or earlier62.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.0%
2 bedrooms22.9%
3 bedrooms31.8%
4 bedrooms26.7%
5+ bedrooms10.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.5%
1 vehicle20.1%
2 vehicles32.2%
3 or more47.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas49.9%
Electricity16.2%
Propane / LP gas33.7%
Wood0.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family23557.7%
Cohabiting couple338.1%
Male householder, no spouse8420.6%
Female householder, no spouse5513.5%
Households with children under 1810024.6%
Households with seniors (65+)16039.3%
Average household size2.33

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.2%12.8%
Married60.8%69.8%
Separated0.0%0.6%
Widowed4.3%10.0%
Divorced14.7%6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 5.6%
HS graduate 36.1%
Some college, no degree 21.5%
Associate's degree 16.6%
Bachelor's degree 16.4%
Graduate / professional 2.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.7%
Bachelor's or higher18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2613.2%
Kindergarten2814.2%
Elementary school7437.6%
High school4924.9%
College / grad school2010.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 22.1%
Manufacturing 21.3%
Retail trade 13.7%
Education & healthcare 12.7%
Construction 6.6%
Finance & real estate 5.7%
Other services 4.9%
Wholesale trade 3.9%
Transportation & utilities 3.3%
Professional & management 2.0%
Public administration 1.8%
Information 1.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.6%
Service15.2%
Sales & office14.5%
Natural resources & construction11.1%
Production & transportation24.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.4%
Government5.5%
Self-employed17.6%
Unpaid family workers2.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.9%
Carpool9.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.3%
Work from home8.2%
Other means1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)23.0

Poverty

All people 8.3%
Under 18 years 9.1%
18 and over 8.1%
Married-couple families 1.3%
Female-led households 28.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.5%
Retirement income14.5%
Supplemental Security5.4%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP18.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.3%
High blood pressure37.6%
High cholesterol35.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis28.3%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer8.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.4%
Binge drinking20.1%
No physical activity26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.5%
Depression16.9%
Fair or poor health14.1%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health10.7%
No health insurance9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.0%
Visited dentist66.4%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss13.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans537.3%
Disability%
Any disability11.9%
Under 183.2%
18–64 years12.7%
65 and over18.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance65.5%
Public insurance48.9%
No insurance4.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only87892.5%
Spanish10.1%
Other Indo-European10.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)93098.0%
Born in same state93098.0%
Born in different state84088.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen192.0%
Not a US citizen19100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian929.7%
French727.6%
Arab667%
Dutch121.3%
AncestryCount%
English101.1%
Polish50.5%
German30.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.9%
Internet access95.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51462

What city is ZIP code 51462 in?

ZIP code 51462 is primarily assigned to Scranton, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51462 in?

ZIP code 51462 falls within Greene County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 51462 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 51462 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 51462 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 51462 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51462?

The median home value in ZIP code 51462 is $126,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 51462?

ZIP code 51462 has an estimated population of 949 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 51462 in?

ZIP code 51462 observes the CST timezone.

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