What is the sales tax rate for ZIP 98248 (Ferndale, WA)?

As of 2026, the total combined sales tax rate for ZIP 98248 is 8.90%. This includes 6.50% state tax, 1.80% county tax, 0.00% city tax, and 0.60% special district tax.

Are groceries and SaaS taxable in Washington?

In Washington, groceries are currently Exempt (0%). Software as a Service (SaaS) and digital goods are Fully Taxable (Digital automated services / prewritten software).

Ferndale, WA • Whatcom County

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98248 Sales Tax Rate 2026 - Ferndale, WA

Het gecombineerde verkoopbelastingtarief voor Ferndale (98248, Washington) is 8.90% in 2026. Inclusief staats- (6.50%), county- (1.80%), gemeentelijke (0.00%) en speciale districtbelastingen.

Geschatte Belastingmarge

8.30% - 9.10%

Representatief Tarief: 8.90%

⚡ Direct Tax Answer & Key Takeaway

As of 2026, the total combined sales tax rate for ZIP code 98248 in Ferndale, WA (Whatcom County) is 8.90%. This includes 6.50% state tax, 1.80% county tax, 0.00% city tax, and 0.60% special district tax.

Adres-Specifieke Tarieven (8.30% - 9.10%)

Tarieven variëren binnen deze postcode afhankelijk van het exacte straatadres en speciale districten.

Geografische Belastingverdeling

Jurisdiction	Rate
Staatsbelasting Washington	6.50%
Countybelasting Whatcom County	1.80%
Gemeentebelasting Ferndale	0.00%
Speciaal District Special District / Transportation	0.60%
Geschatte Belastingmarge Tarieven variëren binnen deze postcode afhankelijk van het exacte straatadres en speciale districten.	8.30% - 9.10%

📋 State Tax Rules & Compliance Guide

Sourcing Rule: Destination-based

Groceries & Food: Exempt (0%)

Clothing & Apparel: Taxable

SaaS & Digital Goods: Fully Taxable (Digital automated services / prewritten software)

Economic Nexus Threshold: $100,000 combined gross receipts

Geographic & Spatial Info

ZIP Code: 98248

State Code: WA

Latitude: 48.8526

Longitude: -122.5894

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Andere postcodes in Ferndale

15905 6.00% 21061 6.00% 34715 7.00% 34729 7.00% 48220 6.00% 95536 9.50%

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Key questions and answers regarding sales tax rates, exemptions, and compliance.

The total combined sales tax rate for ZIP 98248 is 8.90% in 2026. This rate is comprised of the Washington state sales tax (6.50%), Whatcom County county tax (1.80%), city tax (0.00%), and special district tax (0.60%).

In Washington, grocery food is generally Exempt (0%), clothing items are Taxable, and Software as a Service (SaaS) is Fully Taxable (Digital automated services / prewritten software).