Scranton
City in Greene County, Iowa
Scranton is a city in Greene County, Iowa, with 511 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,178 ft (359 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ralston, 4.4 miles W.
- 511residents (2020 Census)
- 1,178 ftelevation · 359 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 275 / sq mipopulation density
- 51462ZIP code
About Scranton
Scranton is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States. The population was 511 at the time of the 2020 census. It was named after Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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Living in Scranton
- Median household income
- $53,864
- Median home value
- $86,300
- Median rent
- $825/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Scranton had 511 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 511 |
|---|---|
| Density | 275 per sq mi (106 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Scranton at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Greene County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 511 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.86 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0192° N, 94.5492° W |
| ZIP code | 51462 |
| Official website | scrantoniowa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1971310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Scranton
- Ralston4.4 mi W
- Jefferson8.7 mi E
- Glidden9.5 mi W
- Churdan10.0 mi N
- Bayard11.6 mi S
- Coon Rapids12.0 mi SW
- Lanesboro13.4 mi NW
- Bagley13.4 mi SE
- Lidderdale14.0 mi NW
- Willey14.3 mi W
- Dedham16.0 mi SW
- Grand Junction16.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Scranton
What county is Scranton in?
Scranton is in Greene County, Iowa.
What is the population of Scranton, IA?
511 people lived in Scranton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Scranton, IA?
The ZIP code of Scranton is 51462.
What is the elevation of Scranton?
1,178 feet (359 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Scranton?
Ralston (4.4 mi), Jefferson (8.7 mi), Glidden (9.5 mi), Churdan (10.0 mi), Bayard (11.6 mi).
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