19122 Property Tax Rate
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Part of Philadelphia County
Effective Tax Rate
0.63%
23.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$2,147
$179/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$2,147
Monthly
$179
Eff. Rate
0.63%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 19122 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$179/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.71 percentage points below the Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 1.34%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $255, about 12% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Philadelphia County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 19122 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$255 tax MOE, 12% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
Philadelphia County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 19122
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $341,000, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 0.63%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Pennsylvania and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $179 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Philadelphia County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 19122 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 19122
0.63%
Effective rate
Pennsylvania Avg
1.34%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Pennsylvania
Lower than 99% of ZIP codes in Pennsylvania(1th percentile, 1,638 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 19122
Property owners in ZIP code 19122 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,147/year in property taxes on homes valued at $341,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.63%, which is 53% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 19122 is approximately $179, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Philadelphia County. This is $657 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 19122 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 17861 (0.63%) and 15551 (0.63%).
In Philadelphia, property taxes represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $57,785, 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 city/county conducts a countywide reassessment. Philadelphia 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. Contact the Philadelphia City Assessor or your school district to file your Homestead Exemption; Philadelphia residents may also qualify for additional city-level property tax relief programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$255. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 19122 is part of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Better comparison set for ZIP 19122
Each ZIP highlights a homebuyer tradeoff: lower rate, stronger value context, shared county rules, city boundary changes, or nearby missing data.
19121
Philadelphia, PA
0.11 percentage points lower than ZIP 19122.
Rate
0.52%
Tax
$1,299
Quality
96
19104
Philadelphia, PA
0.02 percentage points lower than ZIP 19122.
Rate
0.61%
Tax
$1,646
Quality
96
18912
Buckingham, PA
0.13 percentage points lower than ZIP 19122.
Rate
0.50%
Tax
$10,001
Quality
68
18933
Lumberville, PA
0.15 percentage points lower than ZIP 19122.
Rate
0.48%
Tax
$8,967
Quality
77
19035
Gladwyne, PA
$1,047,300 higher median home value than ZIP 19122.
Rate
0.72%
Tax
$10,001
Quality
72
19490
Worcester, PA
$872,800 higher median home value than ZIP 19122.
Rate
0.82%
Tax
$10,001
Quality
72
18913
Carversville, PA
$666,400 higher median home value than ZIP 19122.
Rate
0.99%
Tax
$10,001
Quality
70
19085
Villanova, PA
$666,400 higher median home value than ZIP 19122.
Rate
0.99%
Tax
$10,001
Quality
70
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.