19405 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 19405 (Bridgeport, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,542/year in property taxes on homes valued at $314,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.81%, which is 40% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 19405 is approximately $212, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Montgomery County. This is $262 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 19405 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 18256 (0.81%) and 15637 (0.81%).

In Bridgeport, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $78,777, 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.