16353 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 16353 (Tionesta, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $1,196/year in property taxes on homes valued at $125,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.95%, which is 29% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 16353 is approximately $100, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Forest County. This is $1,608 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 16353 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 19154 (0.95%) and 16935 (0.96%).

In Tionesta, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $54,674, 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.