18850 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 18850 (Ulster, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,096/year in property taxes on homes valued at $183,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.14%, which is 15% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 18850 is approximately $175, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Bradford County. This is $708 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 18850 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 17002 (1.14%) and 17764 (1.14%).

In Ulster, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $70,313, 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.