ZIP Code 98148

Households in ZIP code 98148, near Seattle, report a median income of $87,342, with per-capita income at $45,702. A median home value of $607,900 pairs with a county property tax rate of 0.83%, which works out to roughly $5,046 a year in taxes on that median home. Sales tax adds another layer at 10.40% combined, so everyday purchases carry a noticeable premium. Together, these figures sketch a high-cost picture: solid earnings offset by steep housing values and one of the higher sales tax rates around, with property taxes taking a smaller share by comparison.