Sales tax for ZIP code 15623
The combined sales tax rate for ZIP code 15623 is 6%.
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How the combined rate in ZIP code 15623 is made up
Each government below levies its own share. A seller collects them together at the till and passes each share to the authority that levied it.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | state | 6% | Jan 1, 1968 | Pennsylvania local sales tax, Philadelphia and Allegheny counties |
| Combined rate | 6% | |||
Why nearby places pay a different rate
Elsewhere in PA the combined rate is commonly 7% (119 ZIP codes) or 8% (49 ZIP codes). The difference is which county, city and special districts an address falls inside, not how far apart they are.
How sales tax is collected
The seller generally collects the tax from the buyer at the point of sale and passes it to the authorities that levied it. In most states it is added at the till rather than included in the advertised price. Read how sales tax works, including sourcing rules, online purchases and who is required to collect.
Rates last verified: Sep 4, 2026. This is when the source was last read, not when this page was last edited.
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