ZIP Code 98558

In ZIP code 98558, near Tacoma, the average person earns $38,726 a year. That income level shapes how housing and daily costs fit together. County property taxes run at 0.91%, so a home's assessed value drives the annual bill, and even a mid-range price can mean a noticeable sum each year. Sales tax adds 6.50% to most purchases, which quietly trims spending power on everyday items. Together, these rates mean a household here has to weigh property costs against routine consumption, since both pull from the same paycheck.