ZIP Code 51462 - Scranton Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 51462 is located in Scranton Iowa. Portions of 51462 are also in Ralston and Scranton Township and Kendrick Township and Willow Township (Greene County) and Jackson Township (Greene County) and Greenbrier Township and Cedar Township (Greene County) and Richland Township (Carroll County) and Bristol Township (Greene County). 51462 is primarily within Greene County, with some portions in Carroll County. Regionally, 51462 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
ZIP Code 51462 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Scranton |
| Primary County | Greene County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 949 |
| Area Code(s) | 515 / 712 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 51462 Map
51462 Demographics
51462 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 51462 is White. The current unemployment level in 51462 is 3.3%.
| Population | 949 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 8 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 407 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,583 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $177,790 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.92% |
51462 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 943 | 97.92% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 2.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
51462 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 87 | 13.57% |
| Bachelor Degree | 65 | 10.14% |
| High School Diploma | 228 | 35.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 7 | 1.09% |
| GED or Alternate | 24 | 3.74% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 114 | 17.78% |
| Associates Degree | 89 | 13.88% |
| Masters Degree | 25 | 3.9% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.31% |
51462 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.00803757, -94.55523682 |
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| Cities/Towns in 51462 | |
| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Carroll, IA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 114 Square Miles |
51462 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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