ZIP Code 99173

In ZIP 99173, near Tumtum, homes carry a median value of $281,600 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.59%. That combination yields an annual tax bill well below what many parts of Washington demand, a meaningful advantage given a median household income of $60,000 and per-capita income of $36,807. Sales tax adds 8.00% at the register, but the property side leaves breathing room in monthly ownership costs. Buyers weighing this area against pricier Puget Sound markets will find the relationship between earnings and housing costs here considerably easier to navigate.