ZIP Code 97121

In ZIP code 97121, near Arch Cape, homes carry a median value of $426,700 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.69%. That combination yields an annual tax bill of roughly $2,944 — about 5% of the median household income of $59,470, a share that shapes what buyers here can realistically carry. Per-capita income reaches $42,275, and with no combined sales tax charged, everyday purchases keep more money in residents' pockets. Even so, the gap between home prices and earnings means ownership in this coastal pocket demands careful budgeting.