15438 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 15438 (Fayette City, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $1,832/year in property taxes on homes valued at $117,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.56%, which is 16% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 15438 is approximately $153, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Fayette County. This is $972 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 15438 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 16720 (1.55%) and 17235 (1.56%).

In Fayette City, property taxes represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $50,800, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Fayette County has no statewide property tax cap, so annual assessments can rise without limit — file a Homestead Exclusion with your school district assessor to exclude a district-set amount (typically $15,000–$50,000) from school taxes. Seniors, disabled persons, and widows earning ≤$35,000 can claim additional relief through Pennsylvania's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program; apply to the PA Department of Revenue by June 30 each year. Contact your school district assessor within 30 days of closing to file the Homestead Exclusion and learn your exact exemption amount.