18503 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 18503 (Scranton, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,333/year in property taxes on homes valued at $259,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.90%, which is 33% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 18503 is approximately $194, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lackawanna County. This is $471 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 18503 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15762 (0.90%) and 16926 (0.90%).

In Scranton, property taxes represent approximately 5.8% of the median household income of $40,214, 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. Lackawanna 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 your school district immediately to file your Homestead Exclusion claim; the exclusion amount varies by district and provides relief on school operating taxes only.