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ZIP 17501

Part of Akron, PA
Pop. 4,614·Lancaster County·140th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,545/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+9.6%
vs US Median
-$420
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ZIP 17501 · $1,545
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,830
4 BR+
$1,870
Research median
$1,410/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$18,540/yr
At $1,545/mo median
Location
CityAkron
StatePA
CountyLancaster County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +9.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17501 (Akron, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,614
Median income
$78,182
Median age
41.3
Renters
33.5%
Age distribution
24.8%
21%
16.4%
15%
22.8%
Under 1824.8%
18–3421%
35–5416.4%
55–6415%
65+22.8%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
78.1%
White78.1%
Black2.4%
Hispanic8.7%
Asian4.9%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
45.2%
28.3%
19.1%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma45.2%
Some college28.3%
Bachelor's+19.1%
Housing tenure
66.5%
33.5%
Owner66.5%
Renter33.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17501 in Akron, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,646 → $78,182
up 22.8%
Population
4,643 → 4,614
down 0.6%
Renter share
41.5% → 33.5%
-8.0 pts
Bachelor's+
16.3% → 19.1%
+2.8 pts

Household income in the area moved from $63,646 to $78,182 across the same window, up 22.8% versus 2021. About 33.5% of households rent today, against 41.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.3% to 19.1%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 17501 covers Akron, PA. The median rent here is $1,545/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($78,182/yr), ZIP 17501 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17501?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17501 (Akron, PA) is $1,545. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17501 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17501's median rent of $1,545/mo is $420 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17501 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17501 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #140 out of 266 ZIPs at $1,545/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,545/mo in ZIP 17501. The local median household income is $78,182/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17501?

Rent in ZIP 17501 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 17501 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17501 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,545/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($78,182/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17501 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17501 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.5% of ZIP 17501 households are renters, while 66.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17501 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17501 compare to the rest of Akron?

ZIP 17501 sits right at the Akron citywide median of $1,545/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17501 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17501 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,545/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 17501's median household income ($78,182/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17501 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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