17858 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 17858 (Numidia, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $3,536/year in property taxes on homes valued at $237,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.49%, which is 11% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 17858 is approximately $295, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Columbia County. This is $732 more than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 17858 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 16729 (1.49%) and 17857 (1.49%).

Pennsylvania uses fair market value assessment with no statewide cap; Columbia County performs reassessments on its standard schedule, and your property will be assessed at current market value. Homeowners age 65+, surviving spouses, and disabled persons earning ≤$35,000 qualify for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, which provides rebates up to $975 annually — file with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue by June 30. Contact the Columbia County Assessor within 30 days of closing to claim your school district's Homestead Exclusion (the exclusion amount is set by your specific school district) and reduce school operating tax liability.