ZIP Code 98001

In ZIP code 98001, near Seattle, homes carry a median value of $587,400, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 0.83% translates to roughly $4,875 in annual property taxes. With median household income at $106,791 and per-capita income at $42,789, that tax bill takes a meaningful share of earnings, though the rate itself sits below many parts of the country. Buyers weighing a purchase here should factor in the combined 10.40% sales tax on everyday spending, which adds further cost alongside the housing expense.