ZIP Code 98342

Households in ZIP code 98342, near Bremerton, bring in a median $102,778 a year, with per-capita income at $66,820. That earnings level sits comfortably against a median home value of $698,500, where the county's 0.77% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $5,378 annually for a home at that price. Add a 9.20% combined sales tax on purchases, and the budget picture depends on how much is spent versus saved. Higher earners here can absorb both taxes without much strain, though the sales rate does take a noticeable bite out of everyday spending.