16105 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 16105 (New Castle, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,917/year in property taxes on homes valued at $175,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.67%, which is 24% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 16105 is approximately $243, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lawrence County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 16105 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15139 (1.67%) and 19330 (1.67%).

In New Castle, property taxes represent approximately 4.3% of the median household income of $67,256, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania has no statewide property tax cap; Lawrence County Assessor determines assessed values independently, and your property may be reassessed upward at any time. If you are a senior (65+), widow/widower, or disabled homeowner earning ≤$35,000, apply for Pennsylvania's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program through the Department of Revenue — eligible applicants recover $250–$1,000+ annually. File with the Lawrence County Assessor within 30 days of closing to confirm your base assessment and request any available homestead exemptions from your school district.