ZIP Code 98136

In ZIP code 98136, on Seattle's western edge, households earn a median of $149,269, with per-capita income at $89,774 — figures that sit well above national norms. Homes here carry a median value of $925,000, and the county-level property tax rate of 0.83% translates into a substantial annual bill at that price point. Shoppers also face a combined sales tax of 10.55%, among the higher rates in the country. Together, these costs shape a market where strong earnings help offset steep housing prices and elevated taxes on everyday purchases.