ZIP Code 98106

In ZIP code 98106, on Seattle's southwest side, households earn a median of $124,212, with per-capita income at $61,546. A median home value of $706,600 pairs with a county property tax rate of 0.83%, which works out to several hundred dollars a month in taxes alone. Sales tax runs 10.55% on purchases, adding cost to everyday spending. Together these figures sketch a budget where housing and consumption taxes claim a meaningful share of earnings, even at this income level, so careful planning around both large purchases and long-term ownership matters here.