18512 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 18512 (Scranton, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,317/year in property taxes on homes valued at $173,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.34%, which is near the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 18512 is approximately $193, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lackawanna County. This is $487 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 18512 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15364 (1.33%) and 17601 (1.33%).

In Scranton, property taxes represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $63,097, 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.