17093 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 17093 (Summerdale, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,383/year in property taxes on homes valued at $169,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.41%, which is 5% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 17093 is approximately $199, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cumberland County. This is $421 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 17093 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 17340 (1.41%) and 16229 (1.41%).

In Summerdale, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $73,823, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania assesses properties at fair market value with no state-imposed cap; Cumberland County performs reassessments according to its assessment cycle, and your property value will be determined by current market conditions when assessed. Seniors (age 65+), widows/widowers, and disabled persons earning ≤$35,000 qualify for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, which provides annual rebates up to $975 — submit your application to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue by June 30. File for your school district's Homestead Exclusion with the Cumberland County Assessor within 30 days of closing; the exclusion amount varies by school district but reduces property taxes applied to school operating funds.