Sales tax in Des Moines, WA
The combined sales tax rate in Des Moines, WA is about 10.3%, and ranges from 10.3% to 10.4% depending on the exact address.
Estimated from 2 ZIP codes covering Des Moines. Enter your ZIP code in the calculator for a closer figure.
- ZIP codes
- 2 on file, every one crossing the city line
- County
- King
ZIP codes in Des Moines
2 on file, every one crossing the city line. Each has its own page.
2 ZIP codes crossing the city line
Part of each of these lies outside Des Moines. 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.
How the combined rate in Des Moines, 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 | Applies to | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | state | 6.5% | all 2 ZIP codes | Mar 1, 1983 | Current jurisdiction rate and boundary files |
| Combined rate | 6.5% | ||||
What can change the tax you pay in Des Moines, WA
- ZIP codes shared with a neighbour. 2 of Des Moines's 2 ZIP codes are also reached by Normandy Park, SeaTac, Burien and Kent, so an address in one of them can owe a neighbour's rate instead of Des Moines'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 Des Moines compares with the rest of Washington
Des Moines's ~10.3% is above what most ZIP codes carry in Washington. Of the state's 715 ZIP codes with a figure, 52 land on the same one, 579 carry a lower figure and 84 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 | |
| ~8.2% | 67 | |
| ~10.3% | 52 | Des Moines |
| ~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.
Previous rates
| Jurisdiction | Rate | Applied |
|---|---|---|
| Normandy Park | 3.8% | Jan 2026 – Mar 2031 |
| SeaTac | 3.9% | Jan 2026 – Mar 2031 |
| Burien | 3.9% | Jul 2026 – Mar 2031 |
| King | 3.8% | Jan 2026 – Mar 2031 |
| Des Moines | 3.9% | Jan 2026 – Mar 2031 |
| Kent | 3.9% | Jan 2026 – Mar 2031 |
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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