16112 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 16112 (Bessemer, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $1,643/year in property taxes on homes valued at $140,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.17%, which is 13% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 16112 is approximately $137, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lawrence County. This is $1,161 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 16112 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 16602 (1.17%) and 17342 (1.17%).

In Bessemer, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $79,821, 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.