ZIP Code 98034

Households in ZIP code 98034, near Seattle, report a median income of $135,219, with per-capita income at $80,426. That earning level shapes how housing and taxes fit together here: a median home value of $946,300 carries a county property tax rate of 0.83%, while the combined sales tax rate reaches 10.40%. Together these figures sketch a budget where housing costs dominate and everyday purchases carry a noticeable premium, so day-to-day spending and long-term planning both hinge on income that runs well above national norms.