ZIP Code 98101

In Seattle's 98101, median home values reach $784,200, and the county's 0.83% effective property tax rate translates to roughly $6,500 a year in taxes on such a home. Households earning the median $128,882 would devote about 5% of that income to property taxes, a share shaped by strong local earnings: per-capita income sits at $121,888. Sales taxes add 10.55% on purchases, trimming what's left after housing costs. High home values paired with solid incomes keep the tax load from overwhelming owners, though buyers still face steep prices.