ZIP Code 98338

Households in ZIP code 98338, near Tacoma, bring in a median income of $114,819, with per-capita earnings of $43,700. That income pairs with a median home value of $509,600, and the county-level property tax rate of 0.91% means annual property taxes land near $4,637. A combined sales tax of 9.60% adds to everyday costs, so spending decisions carry weight. Even so, the gap between earnings and housing costs leaves many households here with room to save, invest, or cover other obligations without straining.