17331 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 17331 (Hanover, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $3,958/year in property taxes on homes valued at $228,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.73%, which is 29% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 17331 is approximately $330, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within York County. This is $1,154 more than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 17331 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 18042 (1.73%) and 19536 (1.73%).

In Hanover, property taxes represent approximately 5.2% of the median household income of $76,661, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania assesses property at fair market value with no state cap; York County uses a standard reassessment cycle, and your property will be assessed at its current market value upon purchase and at each reassessment period. Senior homeowners (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 — apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue by June 30. Contact the York County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to file for your school district's Homestead Exclusion (the specific amount depends on your school district) to reduce property taxes owed to schools.