16156 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 16156 (Volant, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,097/year in property taxes on homes valued at $209,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.00%, which is 25% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 16156 is approximately $175, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lawrence County. This is $707 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 16156 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 16038 (1.00%) and 16667 (1.00%).

In Volant, property taxes represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $68,510, 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.