18636 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 18636 (Noxen, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,043/year in property taxes on homes valued at $175,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.16%, which is 13% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 18636 is approximately $170, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Wyoming County. This is $761 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 18636 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 18631 (1.16%) and 15753 (1.16%).

In Noxen, property taxes represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $60,370, 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. Wyoming 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 to file your Homestead Exclusion claim within 60 days of closing; the exclusion amount is district-specific and reduces school operating taxes.