18071 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 18071 (Palmerton, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $3,164/year in property taxes on homes valued at $195,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.62%, which is 21% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 18071 is approximately $264, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Carbon County. This is $360 more than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 18071 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 18056 (1.62%) and 15365 (1.62%).

In Palmerton, property taxes represent approximately 4.5% of the median household income of $70,996, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania does not reassess property at sale; your assessed value remains stable unless the property is physically improved or the county conducts a countywide reassessment. Carbon County offers a Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for seniors (62+), widows, and disabled persons earning ≤$35,000 annually — apply by June 30 each year through the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Contact the Carbon County Assessor's office immediately after closing to register your homestead exemption amount, which varies by school district but reduces your school tax bill.