16028 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 16028 (East Brady, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $1,442/year in property taxes on homes valued at $156,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.92%, which is 31% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 16028 is approximately $120, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Armstrong County. This is $1,362 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 16028 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 16025 (0.92%) and 16130 (0.92%).

In East Brady, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $61,250, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Armstrong County lacks a statewide property tax cap, so assessments can increase annually — file a Homestead Exclusion with your school district assessor to remove a district-determined amount (typically $15,000–$50,000) from school taxes. Seniors, disabled owners, and eligible widows earning ≤$35,000 qualify for 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 your Homestead Exclusion and learn your district's specific exemption amount and deadline.