ZIP Code 98006

Households in ZIP code 98006, near Seattle, report a median income of $198,150, with per-capita income at $90,517. That earnings base meets a median home value of $1,388,500, where the county's 0.83% effective property tax rate translates into a substantial annual bill. Day-to-day spending also carries a 10.30% combined sales tax. High paychecks here coexist with steep housing costs and elevated consumption taxes, so the budget picture depends less on earning power alone and more on how much goes toward owning a home and covering everyday purchases across the Seattle area.