ZIP Code 98274

In ZIP code 98274, which takes in Mount Vernon, households bring in a median $96,177 a year, while per-capita income sits at $46,451. A median home value of $547,700 pairs with a county property tax rate of 0.79%, so annual property taxes land near $4,327 for a home at that value. Add a 9.00% combined sales tax on purchases, and daily spending carries a noticeable premium. Even so, earnings here run well above what many Washington areas see, giving households room to absorb both the property tax bill and the sales tax they pay on goods and services.