17878 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 17878 (Stillwater, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,470/year in property taxes on homes valued at $195,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.26%, which is 6% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 17878 is approximately $206, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Columbia County. This is $334 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 17878 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15232 (1.26%) and 16404 (1.26%).

In Stillwater, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $76,875, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

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.