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Akron, PA
Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17501.
Population
4,143
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,378
ZIP codes
1
Akron and its ZIP codes
Akron at a glance
- Akron is about 12 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 350th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $76,569, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $264,600 (4% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,162 a month.
Local data for Akron, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Akron, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,569
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$264,600
Median rent
$1,162/mo
Homeownership
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,482), Irish Americans (373), Italian Americans (274).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Akron.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,459
254,207 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,628
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $6,514 per person
PPP loans
$7.1M
93 loans, 786 jobs reported
How people get to work
Akron, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Akron, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,011
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
678
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Akron
1 in or overlapping Akron. Population shown
Cities near Akron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrownstownCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.5 |
| RothsvilleCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 2.5 |
| EphrataBorough | 2.3 mi | 3.4 |
| FarmersvilleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.5 |
| HinkletownCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.8 |
| StevensCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.6 |
| ClayCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.2 |
| LeolaCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 6 |
| LititzBorough | 5.4 mi | 2.3 |
| ReamstownCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.3 |
| HopelandCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| SchoeneckCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 3.3 |
| BrickervilleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.2 |
| DenverBorough | 6.4 mi | 1.3 |
| New HollandBorough | 7.1 mi | 1.9 |
| WitmerCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Akron, PA in?
- Akron is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Akron, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Akron include 17501.
- What is the population of Akron, PA?
- About 4,143 people live in Akron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Akron?
- Nearby places include Brownstown (2.1 mi), Rothsville (2.2 mi), Ephrata (2.3 mi), Farmersville (3.2 mi), Hinkletown (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023