ZIP Code 98222

Households in ZIP code 98222, near Blakely Island, report a median income of $106,333, with per-capita earnings of $63,236. Home values run high here, at a median of $801,500, yet the county-level property tax rate of 0.53% keeps annual taxes lower than many places with similar housing prices. Sales tax adds 8.35% to purchases. That combination means a larger share of income goes toward housing, while ongoing tax costs stay comparatively contained, giving households here room to absorb daily expenses without the property tax bill dominating the budget.