Sales tax in Albion, WA
The combined sales tax rate in Albion, WA is 8%, effective 2026-07-01.
Last verified
- ZIP codes
- 2 on file · 1 wholly inside the city limits
- County
- Whitman
- Levied by
- Washington and Albion
How the combined rate in Albion, WA is made up
Each government below levies its own share. A seller collects them together at the till and passes each share to the authority that levied it.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | state | 6.5% | Mar 1, 1983 | Current jurisdiction rate and boundary files |
| Albion | city | 1.5% | Jul 1, 2026 | Current jurisdiction rate and boundary files |
| Combined rate | 8% | |||
ZIP codes in Albion
2 on file — 1 wholly inside the city limits and 1 crossing them. Each has its own page.
1 ZIP code wholly inside Albion
Every address in these is inside the city limits, so all of them pay Albion's rate.
| ZIP code | Combined rate | Also reaches |
|---|---|---|
| 99102 | 8% | no other city |
1 ZIP code crossing the city line
Part of each of these lies outside Albion. An address in one may be taxed at a neighbour's rate instead, and the figure shown is the most likely one across the whole ZIP code.
| ZIP code | Combined rate | Also reaches |
|---|---|---|
| 99163 | ~8% (8%–8.2%) | Pullman |
What can change the tax you pay in Albion, WA
- ZIP codes shared with a neighbour. 1 of Albion's 2 ZIP codes is also reached by Pullman, so an address in one of them can owe a neighbour's rate instead of Albion's.
- What you are buying. Categories are not taxed alike. The calculator switches between general merchandise, prepared food and lodging, which are the categories we hold rates for here.
How Albion compares with the rest of Washington
Albion's 8% is the most common combined rate in Washington. Of the state's 715 ZIP codes with a figure, 101 land on the same one, 44 carry a lower figure and 570 a higher one. Across Washington the combined rate runs from 7.6% to 10.7%. See every city in Washington.
| Combined rate | ZIP codes | Which is this city |
|---|---|---|
| ~8% | 101 | Albion |
| ~8.2% | 67 | |
| ~10.3% | 52 | |
| ~8.1% | 50 | |
| ~8.9% | 50 |
Counted from ZIP-code figures. A tilde marks a band where some ZIP codes cross a tax boundary and are counted at their most likely rate.
How sales tax is collected
The seller generally collects the tax from the buyer at the point of sale and passes it to the authorities that levied it. In most states it is added at the till rather than included in the advertised price. Read how sales tax works, including sourcing rules, online purchases and who is required to collect.
Rates last verified: Sep 4, 2026. This is when the source was last read, not when this page was last edited.
TaxAndTips provides informational estimates from published tax-rate data. Actual tax treatment can depend on the product or service, the exact address, the transaction, exemption status and applicable law. For official obligations, consult the taxing authority or a qualified tax professional.
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