ZIP Code 98075

ZIP code 98075, near Seattle, ranks among the wealthiest areas in the region, with a median household income exceeding $250,000 and per-capita income of $108,795. Homes here carry a median value of $1,599,100, placing ownership well beyond what most households could finance. Property taxes, assessed at 0.83% countywide, translate into substantial annual bills given those valuations, even though the rate itself sits below many parts of the country. Add a combined sales tax of 10.30%, and the overall cost of living and tax exposure reflect an affluent enclave where high earnings pair with high housing costs and elevated consumption taxes.