ZIP Code 98126

In ZIP code 98126, on Seattle's west side, households bring in a median of $116,466 a year, with per-capita income at $69,327. Homes here carry a median value of $783,700, and the county's 0.83% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $6,500 annually on such a property. Add Seattle's 10.55% combined sales tax, and everyday purchases take a noticeable bite. Even with solid earnings, the housing costs and consumption taxes shape how far each paycheck stretches for families in this ZIP.