ZIP Code 98144

In Seattle's 98144 ZIP code, households earn a median of $96,969, with per-capita income at $77,755. Homes here carry a median value of $901,700, and the county-level property tax rate of 0.83% translates into a substantial annual bill on that valuation. Sales tax adds up quickly too, at a combined 10.55% on purchases. Together these figures sketch a high-cost picture: strong earnings offset by steep housing prices and two tax streams that draw heavily on both property ownership and everyday spending.