ZIP Code 98827

ZIP code 98827, centered on Carlton, sits in working-class territory, with a median household income of $43,309 and per-capita income of $25,927. That places local earnings well below what many Washington communities report. The county-level property tax rate of 0.76% keeps annual bills on the lower side, though home values here tend to track the area's more restrained incomes. A combined sales tax of 8.00% applies to purchases in and around Carlton, adding to the cost of everyday goods. Together, these figures describe a place where wages are limited but property taxes take a smaller share than in pricier parts of the state.