ZIP Code 98117

In ZIP code 98117, part of Seattle, homes carry a median value of $1,043,500, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 0.83% works out to roughly $8,661 annually on such a home. Households here earn a median of $182,984, with per-capita income at $95,671, so property taxes absorb a bit under five percent of median household earnings. That leaves ample room for other costs, though the combined sales tax rate of 10.55% adds to everyday expenses. High home values and a low effective rate together shape a housing picture where taxes track wealth rather than strain it.