ZIP Code 98396

Households in ZIP code 98396, near Tacoma, report a median income of $112,031, with per-capita income at $47,384. A median home value of $485,400 pairs with a county-level effective property tax rate of 0.91%, which works out to roughly $4,417 in annual property taxes on that median home. Add the combined sales tax rate of 8.20%, and everyday purchases carry a noticeable premium. Together, these figures sketch a cost picture where solid earnings meet above-average housing values and two ongoing tax obligations — one tied to owning property, the other to spending.