ZIP Code 98005

In ZIP code 98005, near Seattle, median household income is $160,849 and per-capita income $101,557, while the median home value reaches $1,519,500. At the county's 0.83% effective property tax rate, that home value translates into a substantial annual bill, though the earnings base here is strong enough that housing costs remain within reach for many buyers. Combined sales tax runs 10.30%, adding to everyday expenses. High home values paired with solid incomes define this area's affordability picture, and the property tax load scales directly with what homes are worth.