19438 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 19438 (Harleysville, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $6,205/year in property taxes on homes valued at $455,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.36%, which is near the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 19438 is approximately $517, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Montgomery County. This is $3,401 more than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 19438 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15085 (1.36%) and 16438 (1.36%).

In Harleysville, property taxes represent approximately 4.5% of the median household income of $138,955, 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.