18837 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 18837 (Rome, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $1,586/year in property taxes on homes valued at $179,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.89%, which is 34% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 18837 is approximately $132, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Bradford County. This is $1,218 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 18837 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15533 (0.89%) and 16326 (0.89%).

In Rome, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $67,500, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania has no statewide property tax cap; Bradford County Assessor reassesses properties on a local schedule, and your assessment may be raised at any time. If you are a senior (65+), widow/widower, or disabled homeowner earning ≤$35,000, apply for Pennsylvania's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program through the Department of Revenue — eligible residents recover $250–$1,000+ annually. File with the Bradford County Assessor within 30 days of closing to verify your assessed value and request homestead exclusions available through your school district.