ZIP Code 98221

In ZIP code 98221, near Blakely Island, homes carry a median value of $713,100 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 0.79%. That combination yields an annual property tax bill of roughly $5,633 — a meaningful sum, yet one that households earning the median $96,528 can absorb without straining. Per-capita income reaches $59,331, reinforcing the area's financial capacity. A combined sales tax of 8.90% applies to purchases. The relationship between elevated home values and comparatively restrained taxation keeps ownership within reach for many earning at these levels, though buyers with lower incomes would feel the squeeze more sharply.