19078 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 19078 (Ridley Park, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $6,408/year in property taxes on homes valued at $244,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.62%, which is 95% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 19078 is approximately $534, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Delaware County. This is $3,604 more than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 19078 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 18232 (2.61%) and 19036 (2.58%).

In Ridley Park, property taxes represent approximately 6.9% of the median household income of $93,456, 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. Delaware 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 with your school district within 60 days of closing; exclusion amounts are set by individual districts and reduce school operating taxes.