17862 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 17862 (Penns Creek, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $1,520/year in property taxes on homes valued at $181,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.84%, which is 38% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 17862 is approximately $127, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Snyder County. This is $1,284 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 17862 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15460 (0.84%) and 17211 (0.84%).

In Penns Creek, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $50,195, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania uses fair market value assessment with no statewide cap; Snyder County performs reassessments on its standard cycle, and your property will be assessed at current market value. Eligible seniors (age 65+), widows/widowers, and disabled residents earning ≤$35,000 can apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, receiving rebates up to $975 annually — file with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue by June 30. Contact the Snyder County Assessor within 30 days of your purchase to claim your school district's Homestead Exclusion (amounts vary by school district) and verify your assessed value on the assessment roll.