ZIP Code 17501
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Akron · Lancaster County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 4,307
- Median income
- $78,182
- Median home value
- $258,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.1%
- Land area
- 3.6 sq mi
1,195/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.3
New York
ZIP code 17501 in Akron, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,307. The median household income is $78,182, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $258,900, 7% below the US average. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17501 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.6 square miles in Akron, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,307 residents, producing a population density of 1,195 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17501 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17501 sits at $78,182 (0% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,585. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $258,900 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,174 per month, and 66.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17501 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 17501 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 17501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17501.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17501, Akron, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,307
Population
3.6
Area (sq mi)
1,195
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17501?
41.3
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
5.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$78,182
Median Household Income
+0% vs state
$38,585
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
1,916
Total Housing Units
1,890
Occupied Units
26
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$258,900
Median Home Value
+14% vs state
$1,174
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17501 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 167 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 187 |
| 2022 | +8.5% | 203 |
| 2023 | +17.5% | 238 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 251 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 97 business establishments in ZIP 17501, employing approximately 935 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,260,000.
97
Businesses
935
Employees
$41.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 22.7% |
| Construction | 13 | 13.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 10.3% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17501 vs 17508 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17508 | Brownstown, PA | 423 | 2.4 mi |
| 17522 | Ephrata, PA | 32,483 | 2.0 mi |
| 17540 | Leola, PA | 9,791 | 4.3 mi |
| 17578 | Stevens, PA | 7,485 | 5.0 mi |
| 17505 | Bird In Hand, PA | 1,785 | 6.7 mi |
| 17543 | Lititz, PA | 42,626 | 5.5 mi |
| 17576 | Smoketown, PA | 129 | 8.3 mi |
| 17606 | Lancaster, PA | 392 | 6.1 mi |
| 17517 | Denver, PA | 15,391 | 7.1 mi |
| 17039 | Kleinfeltersville, PA | 37 | 9.4 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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