16217 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 16217 (Cooksburg, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,292/year in property taxes on homes valued at $235,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.97%, which is 27% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 16217 is approximately $191, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Forest County. This is $512 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 16217 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 19152 (0.97%) and 17563 (0.97%).

In Cooksburg, property taxes represent approximately 4.2% of the median household income of $54,219, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania has no statewide property tax cap; the Forest County Assessor sets assessed values, and reassessment can occur at any time, potentially raising your tax bill substantially. If you qualify as a senior (age 65+), widow/widower, or person with disabilities earning ≤$35,000 annually, file for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program with Pennsylvania's Department of Revenue to recover $250–$1,000+ per year. Contact the Forest County Assessor's office upon closing to confirm your assessed value and deadline for filing any county-specific exemptions.