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Stanwood, WA
City in Snohomish County, Washington.
Population
8,373
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,813
ZIP codes
0
Stanwood and its ZIP codes
Stanwood at a glance
- Stanwood is about 24 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $90,242 a year, 8% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $593,100 (5% above Washington) and median rent is $1,766 a month.
Local data for Stanwood, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stanwood, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,242
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$593,100
Median rent
$1,766/mo
Homeownership
61.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.3%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
37.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,121), German Americans (943), Norwegian Americans (696).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Snohomish County. PPP loans are for Stanwood.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$84,350
299,062 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,447
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.7B
FY 2026, $5,716 per person
How people get to work
Stanwood, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home16.6%
Average one-way commute: 37.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stanwood, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
49
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,769
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 29°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stanwood, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Stanwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest StanwoodCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake KetchumCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 3.1 |
| Sunday LakeCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3.3 |
| Warm BeachCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 4.4 |
| SilvanaCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.5 |
| ConwayCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Kayak PointCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Lake McMurrayCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Lake GoodwinCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 5.6 |
| BryantCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 6.1 |
| CamanoCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 39.8 |
| ArlingtonCity | 11 mi | 10 |
| Big LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.7 |
| La ConnerTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Mount VernonCity | 13 mi | 12.3 |
| Arlington HeightsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stanwood, WA in?
- Stanwood is in Snohomish County, Washington.
- What is the population of Stanwood, WA?
- About 8,373 people live in Stanwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stanwood?
- Nearby places include Northwest Stanwood (1.3 mi), Lake Ketchum (3.1 mi), Sunday Lake (5.1 mi), Warm Beach (5.5 mi), Silvana (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023