ZIP Code 98125

In ZIP code 98125, on Seattle's northern edge, homes carry a median value of $874,300 while the county's 0.83% effective property tax rate yields an annual bill of roughly $7,260. Households here earn a median of $99,868, so property taxes absorb about 7% of that income, a share that tightens the monthly budget considerably. Per-capita income reaches $67,288. Adding a 10.55% combined sales tax on everyday purchases further stretches paychecks. Together, steep home values and layered taxes mean buyers in this ZIP need substantial earnings to keep ownership within reach.