16602 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 16602 (Altoona, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $1,402/year in property taxes on homes valued at $120,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.17%, which is 13% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 16602 is approximately $117, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Blair County. This is $1,402 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 16602 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 16112 (1.17%) and 15473 (1.17%).

In Altoona, property taxes represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $53,097, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania has no statewide property tax cap; Blair County Assessor sets assessments locally, 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 receive annual rebates of $250–$1,000+. Contact the Blair County Assessor within 30 days of closing to confirm your assessment and apply for homestead exclusions available through your school district.