16803 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 16803 (State College, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $4,735/year in property taxes on homes valued at $395,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.20%, which is 11% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 16803 is approximately $395, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Centre County. This is $1,931 more than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 16803 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 18447 (1.20%) and 18977 (1.20%).

In State College, property taxes represent approximately 6.6% of the median household income of $71,993, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania has no statewide property tax cap; Centre County Assessor reassesses properties on a local cycle, and your tax bill may increase significantly. 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+. File with the Centre County Assessor within 30 days of closing to confirm your assessed value and apply for homestead exclusions available through Penn State's school district or your local municipal taxing authority.