ZIP Code 98029

In ZIP code 98029, near Seattle, homes carry a median value of $1,063,200, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 0.83% translates into a substantial annual bill. Households here earn a median of $170,759, with per-capita income at $97,208, so the tax load is shouldered against unusually strong earnings. That combination helps explain how ownership stays within reach despite seven-figure home prices. A combined sales tax rate of 10.50% adds further cost to daily purchases, though the property tax remains the larger line item tied to housing.