18020 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 18020 (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $5,802/year in property taxes on homes valued at $348,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.66%, which is 24% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 18020 is approximately $484, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Northampton County. This is $2,998 more than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 18020 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15142 (1.66%) and 18015 (1.66%).

In Bethlehem, property taxes represent approximately 4.7% of the median household income of $122,610, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania uses fair market value assessment with no statewide cap; Northampton County performs reassessments on its standard schedule, and your newly purchased property will be assessed at current market value. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program provides rebates up to $975 annually for seniors (65+), widows/widowers, and disabled persons earning ≤$35,000 — file with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue by June 30 each year. Contact the Northampton County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to claim your school district's Homestead Exclusion (the exclusion amount is specific to your school district) and verify the assessed value.