ZIP Code 98391

ZIP code 98391, near Tacoma, ranks as an affluent area, with a median household income of $135,037 and per-capita income of $56,975. Homes here carry a median value of $626,800, and the county-level property tax rate of 0.91% applies to that valuation. Sales tax in the combined rate comes to 9.60%, so everyday purchases carry a noticeable premium. High earnings and expensive housing define this ZIP's economic standing, and the accompanying tax load — property taxes tied to six-figure home values plus a steep sales tax — reflects that prosperity.