17051 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 17051 (Mc Veytown, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,132/year in property taxes on homes valued at $173,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.23%, which is 9% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 17051 is approximately $178, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Mifflin County. This is $672 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 17051 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15670 (1.23%) and 19004 (1.23%).

In Mc Veytown, property taxes represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $63,482, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania has no statewide property tax cap; your property is reassessed at fair market value by the Mifflin County Assessor based on the three-year assessment cycle, and you will owe taxes on the newly assessed value immediately upon purchase. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program provides rebates up to $975 annually for seniors (age 65+), widows/widowers, and disabled persons earning ≤$35,000 — apply annually to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue by June 30. Contact the Mifflin County Assessor's office to confirm your school district's Homestead Exclusion amount (set by each district) and file the exemption claim within 30 days of closing to reduce school tax liability.