ZIP Code 98938

In ZIP code 98938, near Yakima, households bring in a median of $46,022 a year, while per-capita income sits at $18,647. That earnings level shapes how far each dollar stretches. A median home value of $219,900 carries a county property tax rate of 0.79%, and purchases face a combined sales tax of 8.20%. With income around $46,000, sales tax adds up quickly on everyday spending, while property taxes take a smaller, steadier share for owners. The gap between median household and per-capita figures also hints at household size, since more earners or dependents spread that $46,022 across everyone at home.