ZIP Code 98027

ZIP code 98027, near Seattle, ranks among the more affluent areas in the region, with a median household income of $153,301 and per-capita income of $85,051. Homes here carry a median value of $996,600, and the county-level property tax rate of 0.83% applies to that higher assessment base. Combined sales tax reaches 10.50%, so everyday purchases cost more than in many parts of the country. Even with substantial earnings, owners of a median-valued home still owe a meaningful annual property tax bill, and the elevated sales rate adds to the overall cost of living in this corner of the Seattle area.