16511 Property Tax Rate
Erie, Pennsylvania · Part of Erie County
Effective Tax Rate
1.71%
1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$2,776
$231/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$2,776
Monthly
$231
Eff. Rate
1.71%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 16511 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$231/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.37 percentage points above the Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 1.34%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $120, about 4% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Erie County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
Lower-rate similar ZIPs
This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 16511 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$120 tax MOE, 4% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
Erie County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 16511
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $162,100, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 1.71%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Pennsylvania and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $231 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Erie County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 16511 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 16511
1.71%
Effective rate
Pennsylvania Avg
1.34%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Pennsylvania
Higher than 84% of ZIP codes in Pennsylvania(84th percentile, 1,638 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 16511
Property owners in ZIP code 16511 (Erie, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,776/year in property taxes on homes valued at $162,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.71%, which is 28% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 16511 is approximately $231, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Erie County.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 16511 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15108 (1.71%) and 15238 (1.71%).
In Erie, property taxes represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $71,644, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
Pennsylvania has no statewide property tax cap; Erie County Assessor reassesses properties independently, and your assessment may increase substantially at any time. Seniors (65+), widows/widowers, and disabled homeowners earning ≤$35,000 qualify for Pennsylvania's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, returning $250–$1,000+ annually — apply at revenue.pa.gov. File with the Erie County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to verify your assessed value and claim homestead exclusions through your school district, which can reduce your taxable base by $10,000–$15,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 16511?
How much are property taxes in Erie, PA (16511)?
How does ZIP 16511 compare to the Pennsylvania average?
What is the median home value in ZIP 16511?
What county is ZIP code 16511 in?
Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$120. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 16511 is part of Erie County, Pennsylvania. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
View Erie County on TaxByCounty →Explore Erie, PA
View all 10 ZIP codes in Erie with property tax comparisons.
View Erie Property Tax Rates →Why compare these ZIPs?
Better comparison set for ZIP 16511
Each ZIP highlights a homebuyer tradeoff: lower rate, stronger value context, shared county rules, city boundary changes, or nearby missing data.
16509
Erie, PA
0.19 percentage points lower than ZIP 16511.
Rate
1.52%
Tax
$3,158
Quality
101
16506
Erie, PA
0.10 percentage points lower than ZIP 16511.
Rate
1.61%
Tax
$3,618
Quality
101
16427
Mill Village, PA
0.89 percentage points lower than ZIP 16511.
Rate
0.82%
Tax
$935
Quality
86
16410
Cranesville, PA
0.75 percentage points lower than ZIP 16511.
Rate
0.97%
Tax
$1,659
Quality
86
16443
West Springfield, PA
0.69 percentage points lower than ZIP 16511.
Rate
1.02%
Tax
$1,719
Quality
86
16417
Girard, PA
0.54 percentage points lower than ZIP 16511.
Rate
1.18%
Tax
$2,116
Quality
86
16412
Edinboro, PA
0.49 percentage points lower than ZIP 16511.
Rate
1.22%
Tax
$2,709
Quality
91
16426
Mc Kean, PA
0.48 percentage points lower than ZIP 16511.
Rate
1.23%
Tax
$2,708
Quality
91
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.