ZIP Code 51462 Demographics & Data

Scranton, IA (ZIP Code 51462) Data Profile

Iowa

In-depth Demographics Data and Statistics About 51462

ZIP Code 51462 is associated with the city of Scranton in Iowa (Greene County) in the U.S. Approximately 1% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $53,292. The median age in 51462 is estimated to at 47.7 years, and about 33.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Iowa region, an estimated 92.6% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $30,309. The current population estimate is 1,058.

Population in 51462

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 51462 is 1,058.

Scranton, IA

The 51462 ZIP Code is associated with Scranton, IA in Greene County.

Area Codes associated with 51462

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 51462 include 712.

Sunrise / Sunset in 51462

Sunrise: 6:55 am
Sunset: 7:47 pm
Sunrise in 51462 6:55 am
Sunrise in 51462 7:47 pm

Weather forecast for 51462

Today's forecast for 51462: A slight chance of snow showers and a slight chance of drizzle before noon, then a chance of rain showers between noon and 5pm. Cloudy. High near 45, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. West northwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Current air quality in 51462

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 51462 Good

Internet in 51462

In ZIP Code 51462, an estimated 88.3% of households have a computer, while 83.0% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 51462

Males comprise about 52.4% of the overall population in ZIP Code 51462, while females account for approximately 47.6%.

Health Insurance in 51462

Approximately 7.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 51462 (Scranton, IA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 51462

The median household income in ZIP Code 51462 is $53,292, while the region's mean household income is $66,546. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,309. The per capita income in ZIP Code 51462 of $30,309 is approximately 5.8% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,176. An estimated 1.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 89.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.2% of the population in 51462 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.0% of 51462 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 51462. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 51462

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 1.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 14.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 17.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 24.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 10.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.5%
$200,000 or more per year 3.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 51462

In ZIP Code 51462, 92.6% of the population graduated high school, while 19.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.3% in this Greene County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 51462

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38.3%
Some college, no degree 20.4%
Associate's degree 14.4%
Bachelor's degree 17.9%
Graduate or professional degree 1.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 51462. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 51462

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 51462, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.9% of 51462 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 51462 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 51462. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 51462

Industry Percent
White 100.0%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 51462

Residents of ZIP Code 51462 are older than average. The median age of 47.7 years in ZIP Code 51462 is approximately 25.2% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 33.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.2% of the population in 51462 falls in the age group 60 to 64 years, while an estimated 11.7% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 51462 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 51462. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 51462

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.5%
5 to 9 years 6.4%
10 to 14 years 5.5%
15 to 19 years 4.5%
20 to 24 years 6.0%
25 to 34 years 9.2%
35 to 44 years 9.8%
45 to 54 years 9.5%
55 to 59 years 5.7%
60 to 64 years 12.2%
65 to 74 years 10.0%
75 to 84 years 11.7%
85 years and over 2.1%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 51462 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 51462. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 51462

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 51462 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 51462 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 51462 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 51462

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 51462. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 51462. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 51462

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 51462

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 51462, an estimated 61.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 12.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Greene County region.

Age of Housing in 51462

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 0.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 61.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 51462. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 51462

In 51462, 66.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.8 minutes. Approximately 19.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 51462 work in retail trade, while an estimated 15.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 51462 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 51462. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 51462

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 12.6%
Construction 5.2%
Manufacturing 15.1%
Wholesale trade 8.0%
Retail trade 19.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.0%
Information 1.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 1.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 13.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 4.2%
Other services, except public administration 8.4%
Public administration 1.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 51462

In ZIP Code 51462, 99.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Greene County region.

Language Spoken in 51462

Language Spoken Percent
English only 99.5%
Spanish 0.5%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 51462. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 51462 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 51462 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.97 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.63% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.58% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 51462. This visualizes electricity rates in 51462 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 51462

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 51462 12.2¢/kWh 8.86¢/kWh 6.22¢/kWh
Iowa 12.83¢/kWh 10.52¢/kWh 7.35¢/kWh
United States 17.45¢/kWh 13.64¢/kWh 9.29¢/kWh

Solar Power in 51462

Month ZIP Code 51462 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.26 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.06 3 6.31
Mar 5.14 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.24 5.13 7.3
May 5.76 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.83 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.01 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.05 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.91 5.15 7.02
Oct 5 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.12 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.32 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 51462. This visualizes solar power levels in 51462 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.