ZIP Code 98133

In ZIP code 98133, on Seattle's northern edge, homes carry a median value of $770,300 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.83%. That combination produces an annual tax bill that can test a household earning the local median of $93,662, even though per-capita income reaches $59,200. Buyers weighing a purchase here should factor in a combined sales tax of 10.50% on everyday spending alongside their mortgage. The gap between what homes cost and what households bring in shapes who can settle in this part of Seattle, where ownership demands both steady earnings and careful planning.