98541 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 98541 (Elma, Washington) pay a median of $2,544/year in property taxes on homes valued at $338,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.75%, which is near the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 98541 is approximately $212, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Grays Harbor County. This is $1,048 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 98541 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 98052 (0.75%) and 98117 (0.75%).

In Elma, property taxes represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $64,659, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Washington has no state income tax and does not reassess property at sale — your assessed value remains locked until you make major improvements or the county initiates a revaluation. Grays Harbor County offers a Senior/Disabled Exemption Program and Property Tax Reduction Program for qualifying low-income households — contact the Grays Harbor County Assessor to determine eligibility and submit applications by the deadline. File a property assessment appeal with the Grays Harbor County Assessor's office within 30 days of receiving your Notice of Assessed Valuation if you believe the value is incorrect.