ZIP Code 98330

With per-capita income at $177,282 in ZIP code 98330, households here sit well above national norms, which shapes how taxes fit into the budget. The county-level property tax rate of 0.91% applies to home values in and around Tacoma, so a higher-priced house still generates a bill that stays proportionate to earnings. A combined sales tax of 8.00% adds to everyday purchases, though strong income cushions that cost. Together, these rates leave ample income for saving, investing, or discretionary spending, with housing and consumption taxes taking a smaller share of total earnings than in most places.