ZIP Code 98224

Households in ZIP code 98224, near Seattle, report a median income of $78,636, with per-capita income at $50,604. A median home value of $687,500 stands well above what that income alone might imply, and county property taxes run 0.83% of assessed value — roughly $5,700 annually on a home at the median. Sales tax adds 6.50% at checkout. Together these figures sketch a place where housing costs dominate, property taxes stay comparatively contained against the steep home values, and everyday purchases carry a moderate combined rate.