ZIP Code 98257

In ZIP 98257, near Mount Vernon, homes carry a median value of $506,200, and the county's 0.79% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $4,000 a year on such a house. Households here earn a median of $94,425, while per-capita income reaches $57,432, so property taxes claim a smaller share of earnings than in many higher-rate areas. Sales taxes add 8.80% at checkout. The combination of strong local incomes and a below-average levy helps keep ownership within reach despite the six-figure price tags.