17059 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 17059 (Mifflintown, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,311/year in property taxes on homes valued at $216,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.07%, which is 20% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 17059 is approximately $193, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Juniata County. This is $493 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 17059 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 16665 (1.07%) and 18942 (1.07%).

In Mifflintown, property taxes represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $62,237, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania uses fair market value assessment with no statewide cap; Juniata County reassesses properties on a cycle basis, and your newly purchased property will be assessed at current market value. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program provides rebates up to $975 annually for seniors (65+), widows/widowers, and disabled residents earning ≤$35,000 — file your claim with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue by June 30 each year. Contact the Juniata County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to file for your school district's Homestead Exclusion (amounts vary by district) and confirm the assessed value to ensure accuracy.