16695 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 16695 (Woodbury, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $1,371/year in property taxes on homes valued at $163,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.84%, which is 37% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 16695 is approximately $114, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Bedford County. This is $1,433 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 16695 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 17060 (0.84%) and 17265 (0.84%).

In Woodbury, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $75,139, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Bedford County property taxes are uncapped statewide and can rise annually — file a Homestead Exclusion with your school district assessor to exclude a district-set amount (typically $15,000–$50,000) from school taxes. Seniors, disabled owners, and widows earning ≤$35,000 can reduce tax bills further by filing the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue by June 30 annually. Contact your school district assessor within 30 days of closing to submit your Homestead Exclusion application and determine your district's specific exemption amount.