17501 ZIP Code, Akron, PA
17501 is a ZIP code in Akron, Pennsylvania in Lancaster County. It covers 1.5 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 17522, 17508 and 17540. 4,614 people live here in 1,890 households. At about 3,002 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (67% own). Median household income is $78,182, close to the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Akron, PA
- County: Lancaster County
- Land area: 1.5 sq mi
- Population: 4,614
- Median household income: $78,182
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,614 |
| Households | 1,890 |
| Median household income | $78,182 |
| Income per person | $38,585 |
| Median age | 41.3 |
| Homeowners | 66.5% |
| Median home value | $258,900 |
| Median rent | $1,174 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% |
| Broadband internet | 89.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.2% |
| $10–15K | 1.1% |
| $15–25K | 11.1% |
| $25–35K | 8.6% |
| $35–50K | 9.7% |
| $50–75K | 14.1% |
| $75–100K | 21.0% |
| $100–150K | 18.5% |
| $150–200K | 8.2% |
| $200K+ | 5.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.5% |
| 10–19 | 10.9% |
| 20–24 | 3.2% |
| 25–34 | 17.1% |
| 35–44 | 6.4% |
| 45–54 | 10.0% |
| 55–64 | 15.0% |
| 65–74 | 16.9% |
| 75+ | 5.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 40.6% |
| Owned outright | 26.1% |
| Rented | 32.0% |
| Vacant | 1.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 55.9% |
| Townhome | 9.9% |
| 2–4 units | 12.2% |
| 5–19 units | 14.6% |
| 20+ units | 2.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.4% |
Businesses in 17501
97 business establishments with 935 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 22
- Construction: 13
- Manufacturing: 10
- Retail Trade: 9
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 9
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 8
- Finance and Insurance: 6
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 17522 — Ephrata borough, PA (2.2 mi)
- 17508 — Brownstown CDP, PA (2.3 mi)
- 17540 — Leola CDP, PA (4.2 mi)
- 17543 — Rothsville CDP, PA (5 mi)
- 17578 — Reamstown CDP, PA (5.5 mi)
- 17606 (6 mi)
- 17505 — Bird-in-Hand CDP, PA (6.5 mi)
- 17517 — Schoeneck CDP, PA (7.2 mi)
Areas that include 17501
- Akron, PA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lancaster County ZIP codes — 56 ZIP codes
- Pennsylvania ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 17501, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 17501 in?
- 17501 is a Akron, PA mailing address. By land area, 80% lies inside Akron; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 17501 in?
- 17501 is in Lancaster County.
- What is the population of 17501?
- About 4,614 people (±199), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,637.
- What is the median household income in 17501?
- $78,182 (±$6,447), compared with $77,971 for Pennsylvania as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 17501?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 17501 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 17501?
- The closest, measured center to center: 17522 (2.2 mi, Ephrata borough, PA), 17508 (2.3 mi, Brownstown), 17540 (4.2 mi, Leola), 17543 (5 mi, Rothsville), 17578 (5.5 mi, Reamstown) and 17606 (6 mi).
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