ZIP Code 98577

In ZIP code 98577, near Bay Center, homes carry a median value of $276,500 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.71%. That combination yields an annual tax bill of roughly $1,963 for a median-priced home, set against a median household income of $63,780 and per-capita income of $36,110. Housing costs here absorb a meaningful share of earnings, though the tax rate itself stays below many parts of Washington. Sales tax in the area totals 8.20%, adding to everyday expenses. Buyers weighing a purchase should factor both the property tax and the sales tax into their overall cost of living.