17501 ZIP Code
Akron, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 17501 |
| City/Town: | Akron |
| County: | Lancaster |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 4,639 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,066 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,966 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,969 |
| Median Home Value: | $230,700 |
| Land Area: | 1.5 sq miles
4.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.1567, -76.2061 |
Population Information (17501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 4,639 | -- |
| Male: | 2,367 | 51.0% |
| Female: | 2,272 | 49.0% |
| Median Age: | 37.6 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 450 | 9.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 314 | 6.8% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 259 | 5.6% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 213 | 4.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 153 | 3.3% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 807 | 17.4% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 397 | 8.6% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 463 | 10.0% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 412 | 8.9% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 269 | 5.8% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 590 | 12.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 271 | 5.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 41 | 0.9% |
Housing Information (17501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $230,700 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,142 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 1,969 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,897 | 96.3% |
| Vacant housing units: | 72 | 3.7% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,100 | 58.0% |
| Renter-occupied: | 797 | 42.0% |
Educational Attainment (17501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,250 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 76 | 2.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 195 | 6.0% |
| High school graduate: | 1,544 | 47.5% |
| Some college, no degree: | 603 | 18.6% |
| Associate degree: | 368 | 11.3% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 383 | 11.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 81 | 2.5% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.7% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.3% |
Income Information (17501 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,066 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,235 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,587 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,966 / yr. |
Employment (17501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,433 | -- |
| Employed: | 2,366 | 97.2% |
| Unemployed: | 67 | 2.8% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,088 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,145 | 90.7% |
| Government workers: | 55 | 2.3% |
| Self-employed: | 166 | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (17501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,985 | 85.9% |
| Black or African American: | 51 | 1.1% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 143 | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 235 | 5.1% |
| Two or more races: | 225 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 336 | 7.2% |
| Mexican: | 510 | 11.0% |
| Puerto Rican: | 19 | 0.4% |
| Cuban: | 311 | 6.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 180 | 3.9% |
Income Distribution (17501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 101 | 5.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 14 | 0.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 199 | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 179 | 9.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 171 | 9.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 415 | 21.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 328 | 17.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 255 | 13.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 154 | 8.1% |
| $200,000 or more: | 81 | 4.3% |
Commute to Work (17501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,760 | 74.4% |
| Carpooled: | 241 | 10.2% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 74 | 3.1% |
| Other means: | 39 | 1.6% |
| Worked from home: | 214 | 9.0% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.6 min | -- |
Industry (17501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 59 | 2.5% |
| Construction: | 270 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing: | 388 | 16.4% |
| Wholesale trade: | 93 | 3.9% |
| Retail trade: | 320 | 13.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 31 | 1.3% |
| Information: | 35 | 1.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 73 | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 200 | 8.5% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 559 | 23.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 110 | 4.6% |
| Other services: | 197 | 8.3% |
| Public administration: | 31 | 1.3% |
Poverty Status (17501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.1% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (17501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,158 | 89.6% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,113 | 67.1% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,759 | 37.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 481 | 10.4% |
Benefits & Assistance (17501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,618 | 85.3% |
| Social Security income: | 588 | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 380 | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 24 | 1.3% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 46 | 2.4% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 139 | 7.3% |
Housing Types (17501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,011 | 51.3% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 317 | 16.1% |
| 2 units: | 129 | 6.6% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 88 | 4.5% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 133 | 6.8% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 164 | 8.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 14 | 0.7% |
| Mobile home: | 113 | 5.7% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (17501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 117 | 5.9% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 105 | 5.3% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 79 | 4.0% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 250 | 12.7% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 400 | 20.3% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 217 | 11.0% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 286 | 14.5% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 215 | 10.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 300 | 15.2% |
Bedrooms (17501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 104 | 5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 762 | 38.7% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 852 | 43.3% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 199 | 10.1% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 52 | 2.6% |
Heating Fuel (17501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 43 | 2.3% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 177 | 9.3% |
| Electricity: | 953 | 50.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 641 | 33.8% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.7% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.3% |
| Other fuel: | 54 | 2.8% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.5% |
Vehicles Available (17501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 72 | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 864 | 45.5% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 538 | 28.4% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 423 | 22.3% |
Home Value Distribution (17501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 31 | 2.8% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 43 | 3.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 28 | 2.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 231 | 21.0% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 591 | 53.7% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 158 | 14.4% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 11 | 1.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.6% |
Housing Costs (17501 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,711 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $580 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,142 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.66 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.13 |
Households (17501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,897 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 874 | 46.1% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 246 | 13.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 397 | 20.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 448 | 23.6% |
| Householder living alone: | 566 | 29.8% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 654 | 34.5% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- |
Marital Status (17501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,751 | -- |
| Never married: | 500 | 28.6% |
| Now married: | 958 | 54.7% |
| Separated: | 77 | 4.4% |
| Widowed: | 209 | 11.9% |
| Divorced: | 475 | 27.1% |
School Enrollment (17501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 828 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 64 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten: | 53 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 461 | 55.7% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 201 | 24.3% |
| College or graduate school: | 49 | 5.9% |
Veterans & Disability (17501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,438 | -- |
| Veterans: | 256 | 7.4% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 4,639 | -- |
| With a disability: | 538 | 11.6% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 82 | 15.2% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 342 | 63.6% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 114 | 21.2% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 3,791 | 81.7% |
| Different house: | 760 | 16.4% |
| Same county: | 667 | 87.8% |
| Different county: | 93 | 12.2% |
| Different state: | 80 | 10.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (17501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 4,430 | 95.5% |
| Foreign born: | 97 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 209 | 215.5% |
| Not a citizen: | 209 | 215.5% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 209 | 215.5% |
| Asia: | 44 | 45.4% |
| Africa: | 38 | 39.2% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 127 | 130.9% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (17501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,189 | -- |
| English only: | 3,816 | 91.1% |
| Language other than English: | 373 | 8.9% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 216 | 5.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 51 | 1.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 41 | 1.0% |
| Other languages: | 65 | 1.6% |
Computers & Internet (17501 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,897 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,733 | 91.4% |
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