16134 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 16134 (Jamestown, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $1,745/year in property taxes on homes valued at $136,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.28%, which is 5% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 16134 is approximately $145, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Crawford County. This is $1,059 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 16134 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15957 (1.28%) and 16374 (1.28%).

In Jamestown, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $57,798, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania has no statewide property tax cap; Crawford County Assessor reassesses properties on a local cycle, and your assessment may increase significantly at purchase or thereafter. Seniors (65+), widows/widowers, and disabled homeowners with income ≤$35,000 qualify for Pennsylvania's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, returning $250–$1,000+ annually — apply at revenue.pa.gov. Contact the Crawford County Assessor immediately after closing to verify your assessed value and apply for school district homestead exclusions, which can reduce your taxable assessment by $10,000–$15,000 depending on your school district.