98337 Property Tax Rate
Bremerton, Washington · Part of Kitsap County
Effective Tax Rate
0.68%
26.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$2,643
$220/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$2,643
Monthly
$220
Eff. Rate
0.68%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 98337 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$220/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.08 percentage points below the Washington average
Washington average: 0.77%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $255, about 10% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Kitsap County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 98337 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$255 tax MOE, 10% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
Kitsap County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 98337
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $386,700, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 0.68%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Washington and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $220 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Kitsap County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 98337 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 98337
0.68%
Effective rate
Washington Avg
0.77%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Washington
Lower than 73% of ZIP codes in Washington(27th percentile, 538 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 98337
Property owners in ZIP code 98337 (Bremerton, Washington) pay a median of $2,643/year in property taxes on homes valued at $386,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.68%, which is 11% below the Washington state average of 0.77%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 98337 is approximately $220, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kitsap County. This is $949 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 98337 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 98610 (0.68%) and 99156 (0.68%).
In Bremerton, property taxes represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $73,363, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
Washington has no property tax growth cap; Kitsap County Assessor will revalue your home to market value at purchase with potential for significant annual increases. Kitsap County qualifies eligible seniors (61+) and disabled residents with household income below state limits (approximately $40,000–$45,000) for the Senior/Disabled Property Tax Exemption — this exemption substantially reduces taxable assessed value. Apply to the Kitsap County Assessor's office immediately upon closing, with the March 31 deadline to file ensuring you receive the exemption for the current tax year.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$255. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 98337 is part of Kitsap County, Washington. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Better comparison set for ZIP 98337
Each ZIP highlights a homebuyer tradeoff: lower rate, stronger value context, shared county rules, city boundary changes, or nearby missing data.
98345
Keyport, WA
0.00 percentage points lower than ZIP 98337.
Rate
0.68%
Tax
$4,227
Quality
78
98004
Bellevue, WA
0.18 percentage points lower than ZIP 98337.
Rate
0.50%
Tax
$10,001
Quality
82
98039
Medina, WA
0.18 percentage points lower than ZIP 98337.
Rate
0.50%
Tax
$10,001
Quality
68
98040
Mercer Island, WA
0.15 percentage points lower than ZIP 98337.
Rate
0.53%
Tax
$10,001
Quality
70
98075
Sammamish, WA
$1,071,200 higher median home value than ZIP 98337.
Rate
0.69%
Tax
$10,001
Quality
77
98112
Seattle, WA
$1,020,700 higher median home value than ZIP 98337.
Rate
0.71%
Tax
$10,001
Quality
82
98005
Bellevue, WA
$986,300 higher median home value than ZIP 98337.
Rate
0.71%
Tax
$9,775
Quality
94
98105
Seattle, WA
$874,400 higher median home value than ZIP 98337.
Rate
0.78%
Tax
$9,801
Quality
94
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.