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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
$78,182
Median income
$258,900
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,585. Local economic indicators show a 4.5% poverty rate alongside 1.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $258,900 (14% above the state average), median rent at $1,174 a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.5%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17501, plus 6 more within Lancaster County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 17501?

41.3

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 78.1%
African American 2.4%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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

How ZIP 17501 ranks nationally

Akron, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$78,182 Top 41% higher than 59% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

Owner 66.5%
Renter 33.5%

$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 17501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17501 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Lancaster County

17603 standard
Lancaster, PA
Pop: 61,973
17602 standard
Lancaster, PA
Pop: 52,452
17601 standard
Lancaster, PA
Pop: 49,779
17543 standard
Lititz, PA
Pop: 42,626
17522 standard
Ephrata, PA
Pop: 32,483
17022 standard
Elizabethtown, PA
Pop: 29,602

Related Areas

Lancaster County Akron, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.