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Startup, WA
Census-designated place in Snohomish County, Washington.
Population
555
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
130
ZIP codes
0
Startup and its ZIP codes
Startup at a glance
- The median household income is $66,525, 32% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $359,600 (36% below Washington).
Local data for Startup, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Startup, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,525
Poverty rate
1.8%
Median home value
$359,600
Homeownership
74.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
31.9
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (302), German Americans (122), Norwegian Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Snohomish County. PPP loans are for Startup.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 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
$4.73B
FY 2026, $5,716 per person
How people get to work
Startup, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone38.2%
- Carpooled50.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Startup, 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
78° / 34°F
68.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Startup, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Startup
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SultanCity | 2.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Gold BarCity | 2.8 mi | 1.1 |
| May CreekCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| North SultanCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Woods CreekCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 14 |
| IndexTown | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Monroe NorthCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| MonroeCity | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| Lake RoesigerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| Chain LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 10.9 |
| Three LakesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.7 |
| High BridgeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7 |
| DuvallCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| Lake Marcel-StillwaterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| BaringCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| VerlotCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Startup, WA in?
- Startup is in Snohomish County, Washington.
- What is the population of Startup, WA?
- About 555 people live in Startup, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Startup?
- Nearby places include Sultan (2.5 mi), Gold Bar (2.8 mi), May Creek (3.5 mi), North Sultan (3.7 mi), Woods Creek (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023