ZIP Code 98829

In ZIP code 98829, near Carlton, homes carry a median value of $392,000, yet households earn a median of just $36,875. That gap shapes daily life: the county's 0.76% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $2,979 annually on such a home, a sum that would absorb a large share of a typical household's income. Per-capita income sits at $35,047, and an 8.00% combined sales tax adds further cost to everyday purchases. High housing values paired with lower earnings mean owning property here demands careful budgeting.