Scranton
City in Bowman County, North Dakota
Scranton is a city in Bowman County, North Dakota, with 258 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,779 ft (847 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gascoyne, 3.7 miles SE.
- 258residents (2020 Census)
- 2,779 ftelevation · 847 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 376 / sq mipopulation density
- 58653ZIP code
About Scranton
Scranton is a city in Bowman County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 258 at the 2020 census.
Scranton was founded in 1907 along the Milwaukee Road rail line known as the Pacific Extension. It was named after Scranton, Pennsylvania because, like that city, it was located within a region of coal mining.
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Living in Scranton
- Median household income
- $79,750
- Median home value
- $117,500
- Median rent
- $779/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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Scranton had 258 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 258 |
|---|---|
| Density | 376 per sq mi (145 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Scranton at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Bowman County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 258 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.69 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,779 ft (847 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1495° N, 103.1430° W |
| ZIP code | 58653 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3871500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Scranton
- Gascoyne3.7 mi SE
- Reeder10.1 mi E
- Bowman12.7 mi W
- Bucyrus18.0 mi E
- Amidon24.5 mi N
- Rhame25.2 mi W
- Hettinger26.4 mi E
- New England30.1 mi NE
- Regent33.7 mi NE
- Marmarth39.3 mi W
- Buffalo, SD43.4 mi SW
- Prairie City, SD45.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Scranton
What county is Scranton in?
Scranton is in Bowman County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Scranton, ND?
258 people lived in Scranton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Scranton, ND?
The ZIP code of Scranton is 58653.
What is the elevation of Scranton?
2,779 feet (847 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Scranton?
Gascoyne (3.7 mi), Reeder (10.1 mi), Bowman (12.7 mi), Bucyrus (18.0 mi), Amidon (24.5 mi).
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