18462 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 18462 (Starrucca, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,919/year in property taxes on homes valued at $191,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.52%, which is 14% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 18462 is approximately $243, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Wayne County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 18462 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 17554 (1.52%) and 15027 (1.52%).

In Starrucca, property taxes represent approximately 4.4% of the median household income of $66,705, 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.