19608 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 19608 (Reading, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $5,855/year in property taxes on homes valued at $311,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.88%, which is 40% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 19608 is approximately $488, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Berks County. This is $3,051 more than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 19608 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 18109 (1.88%) and 18504 (1.88%).

In Reading, property taxes represent approximately 5.2% of the median household income of $112,169, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania assesses property at fair market value with no statewide cap; Berks County follows a standard reassessment process, and your property will be valued at current market rates when purchased and at each reassessment cycle. Seniors (age 65+), surviving spouses, and disabled persons earning ≤$35,000 qualify for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, which rebates up to $975 annually — apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue by June 30. File for your school district's Homestead Exclusion with the Berks County Assessor within 30 days of closing; the exclusion amount is determined by your specific school district and reduces school operating taxes.