ZIP Code 17501: Akron, PA
Akron in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania uses ZIP code 17501. Its reference point is at latitude 40.1573 and longitude -76.2042 (40°09'26.3"N 76°12'15.1"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 17501
Pennsylvania has 2,250 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 17522 in Ephrata, about 1.7 mi to the northeast.
| ZIP code | 17501 |
|---|---|
| Place | Akron |
| County | Lancaster County |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 40.1573 |
| Longitude | -76.2042 |
Map of ZIP Code 17501
Map centred on 40.1573, -76.2042. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Akron, Pennsylvania
ZIP Codes Near 17501
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 17501, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 17501, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Ephrata – 1.7 mi northeast
- Brownstown – 2.4 mi south
- Talmage – 2.8 mi south
- Leola – 4.3 mi south
- Stevens – 4.8 mi northeast
- Lititz – 5.5 mi west
- Reamstown – 5.9 mi northeast
- Hopeland – 6.1 mi northwest
- Martindale – 6.2 mi east
- Denver – 6.8 mi northeast
- Bird In Hand – 7.1 mi south
- Witmer – 7.5 mi south
Schools Near Akron
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 17501 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Akron, Lancaster County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Ephrata, Brownstown and Talmage widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Akron are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 17501.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Akron can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Ephrata, Brownstown and Talmage.
Shopping and Dining in Akron
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Akron are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Akron, Pennsylvania can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Lancaster County along with the name Akron.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 17501, Ephrata lies about 1.7 mi to the northeast, Brownstown lies about 2.4 mi to the south, Talmage lies about 2.8 mi to the south, Leola lies about 4.3 mi to the south and Stevens lies about 4.8 mi to the northeast in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Akron show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 17501
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Ephrata Cloister-591”): Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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