ZIP Code 96738

In ZIP code 96738, near Captain Cook, households earn a median of $80,928, while per-capita income comes to $35,251. That spread hints at a mix of single earners, retirees, and larger families sharing costs. With a median home value of $813,800, buyers here face steep prices, yet the county's 0.28% effective property tax rate keeps annual bills low by national standards. Sales tax runs 4.50%, a light pull on everyday spending. Together, these figures shape a budget where housing dominates, taxes take a smaller bite, and daily purchases cost comparatively little.