ZIP Code 98527

ZIP code 98527, centered on Bay Center, sits in middle-income territory, with a median household income of $59,659. Per-capita income reaches $74,444, a figure that hints at some higher earners alongside typical households. Housing costs stand out: the median home value is $490,000, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 0.71% applies to that. Sales tax combines to 8.20%, adding to daily purchase costs. Together these figures describe a place where home prices run ahead of local earnings, and the tax load falls mainly on property owners and everyday spending rather than on income.