ZIP Code 98857

In ZIP code 98857, near Benge, homes carry a median value of $213,300, and the county's 0.78% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,664 a year on such a home. With median household income at $61,860, that tax equals about 2.7% of annual earnings, while per-capita income sits at $29,637. Combined with an 8.20% sales tax rate, these costs shape what buyers can absorb. The gap between home values and earnings means property taxes stay a contained expense, though everyday purchases carry their own added cost.