If you’re looking at Akron, PA 17501, you’ll get a friendly small-borough feel with easy access to trails and parks. The ZIP centers on Akron Borough, and it also includes nearby addresses that fall in Ephrata Township and West Earl Township (so the “township” on a listing can vary by street).
For fresh air close to home, locals love Loyd H. Roland Memorial Park—a big, wooded park with trails, a pond, tennis/pickleball, and even an 18-hole disc golf course. If you want something quick and easy, Broad Street Park adds a ball field, roller hockey rink, playground, and pavilion space right in the borough.
If walking or biking is your thing, the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT) connects through Akron Borough and links the area to neighboring communities along the route.
Schools: School assignment varies by address; public options in 17501 include Ephrata Area and Conestoga Valley School Districts.
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- Total Population: 4,614
- Median Age: 41.3
- Population Density: 3,001.2 people/sq mi
