Akron borough, PA

ZIP 17501 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Akron borough, PA (17501)

Median Income

$74,942

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+220

Wealth inflow

Population

4,823

Unemployment

2.5%

1.2pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 220 for ZIP 17501 (Akron borough, PA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.5%-33% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.6%-74% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

8.2%-30% vs US avg

Establishments

935

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction12.6%
Manufacturing17.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Retail trade14.9%
Transportation, utilities2.6%
Information0.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.1%
Professional, scientific, management8.2%
Education, health care, social21.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.2%
Other services8.4%
Public administration1.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 17501 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 8.4%, median income fell 1.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 11.4%.

Median Income

$74,942

-0% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate