16116 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 16116 (Edinburg, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $1,561/year in property taxes on homes valued at $123,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.27%, which is 6% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 16116 is approximately $130, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lawrence County. This is $1,243 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 16116 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15945 (1.27%) and 17026 (1.27%).

In Edinburg, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $69,046, 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.