18461 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 18461 (Starlight, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,188/year in property taxes on homes valued at $187,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.17%, which is 13% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 18461 is approximately $182, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Wayne County. This is $616 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 18461 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15473 (1.17%) and 15825 (1.17%).

In Starlight, property taxes represent approximately 4.8% of the median household income of $45,750, 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. Wayne 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. File your Homestead Exclusion with your school district within 60 days of purchase; exclusion amounts vary by district and reduce your school tax obligation.