18704 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 18704 (Kingston, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,463/year in property taxes on homes valued at $154,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.59%, which is 19% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 18704 is approximately $205, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Luzerne County. This is $341 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 18704 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 17953 (1.59%) and 17004 (1.59%).

In Kingston, property taxes represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $62,907, 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.