17020 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 17020 (Duncannon, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,611/year in property taxes on homes valued at $216,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.21%, which is 10% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 17020 is approximately $218, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Perry County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 17020 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 17756 (1.21%) and 17229 (1.21%).

In Duncannon, property taxes represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $75,307, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania properties are assessed at fair market value with no statewide cap; Perry County uses a standard reassessment process, and your property will be valued at current market rates on the assessment roll. Homeowners age 65+, surviving spouses, or disabled persons with annual income ≤$35,000 qualify for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, which rebates up to $975 annually — apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue by June 30 each year. Contact the Perry County Assessor immediately after closing to claim your school district's Homestead Exclusion (the exclusion amount is set by your specific school district) and file within 30 days to begin reducing school tax liability.