ZIP Code 98603

ZIP code 98603, centered on Ryderwood, sits in middle-income territory, with a median household income of $78,281 and per-capita income of $25,673. Home values run high at $464,500, so owning property here carries real weight despite a county-level effective property tax rate of just 0.82%. Combined sales tax reaches 7.70%, adding cost to everyday purchases. The gap between household earnings and per-person income hints at larger or multi-earner homes, while the steep home values relative to income shape this area as a place where property ownership demands a solid financial footing.