18643 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 18643 (Pittston, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,781/year in property taxes on homes valued at $156,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.77%, which is 32% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 18643 is approximately $232, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Luzerne County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 18643 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 19522 (1.77%) and 19508 (1.77%).

In Pittston, property taxes represent approximately 4.5% of the median household income of $61,685, 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. Luzerne 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. Register your Homestead Exclusion claim with your school district immediately upon purchase; the exclusion amount is district-specific and applies only to school operating taxes.