ZIP Code 98422

In ZIP code 98422, near Seattle, households bring in a median of $118,604 a year, with per-capita income at $55,678. Homes here carry a median value of $663,800, and the county's 0.91% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $6,000 annually on such a home. Add a combined sales tax of 10.50%, and everyday purchases take a noticeable bite. Even with strong earnings, carrying costs on a home at that price plus one of the state's higher sales tax rates shape how far each paycheck stretches for families in this area.