17266 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 17266 (Walnut Bottom, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,738/year in property taxes on homes valued at $195,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.40%, which is 4% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 17266 is approximately $228, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cumberland County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 17266 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 17572 (1.40%) and 19063 (1.40%).

In Walnut Bottom, property taxes represent approximately 4.6% of the median household income of $59,821, 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.