19004 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 19004 (Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $7,559/year in property taxes on homes valued at $616,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.23%, which is 9% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 19004 is approximately $630, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Montgomery County. This is $4,755 more than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 19004 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15670 (1.23%) and 17529 (1.23%).

In Bala Cynwyd, property taxes represent approximately 5.3% of the median household income of $143,781, 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. Montgomery 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. File for the Homestead Exclusion with your school district within 60 days of purchase; the exclusion amount varies by district but can save hundreds annually on school taxes.