ZIP Code 98178

In ZIP code 98178, near Seattle, households bring in a median of $99,505 a year, while per-capita income sits at $49,953. With a median home value of $660,400 and a county property tax rate of 0.83%, annual property taxes run about $5,480 — a real line item against that income. Add a combined sales tax of 10.55%, and everyday purchases take a noticeable bite too. Buyers here need solid earnings to cover both housing costs and spending, since the tax structure leaves less slack than many places.