Akron, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17501
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,307
- 1,195/sq mi High-density area
- $78,182
- Median income Near-median income area
- $258,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Akron pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,195
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17501 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17501 (Akron, PA) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.3 in 2023 to 250.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17501 covers 3.6 square miles in Akron, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,307 residents on file, a density of 1,195 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17501 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,182 (0% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,585. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 1.6%. Median home value is $258,900 (14% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,174; 66.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 17501 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 17501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$38,585
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17501 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Akron, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,182 Top 37% higher than 63% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,916housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 17501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17543
Lititz (17543)
42,626 residents
- 17522
Ephrata (17522)
32,483 residents
- 17517 15,391
Denver (17517)
15,391 residents
- 17540 9,791
Leola (17540)
9,791 residents
- 17578 7,485
Stevens (17578)
7,485 residents
- 17501 4,307
Akron (17501)
4,307 residents
- 17505 1,785
Bird In Hand (17505)
1,785 residents
- 17508 423
Brownstown (17508)
423 residents
- 17606 392
Lancaster (17606)
392 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17501 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17508
Brownstown (17508)
$104,597 median income
- 17517
Denver (17517)
$99,202 median income
- 17543
Lititz (17543)
$97,435 median income
- 17505
Bird In Hand (17505)
$96,583 median income
- 17540
Leola (17540)
$91,895 median income
- 17578
Stevens (17578)
$81,990 median income
- 17501
Akron (17501)
$78,182 median income
- 17522
Ephrata (17522)
$74,828 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17501 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17501, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,307 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 17501 in?
ZIP code 17501 (Akron) is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Lancaster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lancaster-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17501?
ZIP code 17501 in Akron, PA has a population of 4,307 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17501?
The median household income in ZIP 17501 is $78,182, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17501?
The median home value in ZIP 17501 is $258,900, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17501 is White at 78.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17501?
ZIP code 17501 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 935 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17501 are: Other services (except public administration) (22), Construction (13), Manufacturing (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17501 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17501?
In ZIP code 17501, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17501?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17501 is 24.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17501?
In ZIP code 17501, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17501 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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