ZIP Code 98002

In ZIP code 98002, near Seattle, households bring in a median of $78,684 a year, which works out to $35,810 per person. With a median home value of $421,300 and a county property tax rate of 0.83%, annual property taxes land around $3,500. Sales tax adds up quickly at 10.30% on purchases. That combination means a meaningful share of earnings goes toward housing and everyday spending, so a household here has to weigh both the cost of owning a home and the higher price tag on goods and services against what it earns each year.