16132 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 16132 (Hillsville, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $1,247/year in property taxes on homes valued at $115,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.08%, which is 19% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 16132 is approximately $104, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lawrence County. This is $1,557 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 16132 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 16063 (1.08%) and 16820 (1.08%).

In Hillsville, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $51,346, 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.