98557 Property Tax Rate

Mccleary, Washington · Part of Grays Harbor County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.90%

12.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$3,143

$262/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$3,143

Monthly

$262

Eff. Rate

0.90%

vs. Washington Avg12.5% below
vs. National Avg16.8% above

How ZIP 98557 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 98557$3,143
Washington Average$3,592
National Average$2,690

ZIP 98557

0.90%

Effective rate

Washington Avg

0.77%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Washington

0.12%state avg 0.77%1.59%

Higher than 82% of ZIP codes in Washington(82th percentile, 538 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 98557

Property owners in ZIP code 98557 (Mccleary, Washington) pay a median of $3,143/year in property taxes on homes valued at $351,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.90%, which is 17% above the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 98557 is approximately $262, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Grays Harbor County. This is $449 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 98557 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 99330 (0.90%) and 98371 (0.90%).

In Mccleary, property taxes represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $78,023, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 98557?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 98557 (Mccleary, WA) is 0.90%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Mccleary, WA (98557)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 98557 is $3,143. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 98557 compare to the Washington average?
ZIP code 98557's effective tax rate of 0.90% is higher than the Washington state average of 0.77%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $3,143, compared to the state average of $3,592.
What is the median home value in ZIP 98557?
The median home value in ZIP code 98557 (Mccleary, WA) is $351,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 98557 in?
ZIP code 98557 is part of Grays Harbor County in Washington. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Washington, visit the Grays Harbor County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$353. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 98557 is part of Grays Harbor County, Washington. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Grays Harbor County on TaxByCounty →
By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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