Stanwood Washington Map

About Stanwood, Washington

Stanwood is a locality in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,373. The population density is 1083.2 people per km². Stanwood is located at 48.2412°N, 122.3707°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98292.

Stanwood rests on land that slopes gently toward the shimmering waters of Port Susan, a saltwater inlet that breathes the cool, damp air of the Pacific Northwest. It lies 10.1 miles east-north-east of Island, WA (from Island, WA: bearing 73°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east-north-east of Camano. The landscape here is a mosaic of evergreen forests, their dark boughs often softened by mist, and open fields that stretch toward the horizon, dotted with the sturdy shapes of farmhouses and barns. The air carries the scent of pine needles and the subtle, briny tang of the nearby sea, a constant reminder of the water's proximity. Even on days when the sun struggles to break through the low-hanging clouds, a diffused, pearly light often bathes the scene, giving the rolling terrain a quiet, contemplative beauty. Originally settled by homesteaders drawn to the fertile soil and abundant timber, Stanwood's early economy was rooted in logging and agriculture. The legacy of those early days can still be seen in the weathered barns and the carefully tended fields that surround the town, where crops like berries and corn still thrive. Later, the development of aquaculture brought a new dimension to the local economy, with oyster farms flourishing in the nutrient-rich waters of Port Susan. Today, Stanwood maintains a character that balances its agricultural heritage with a growing, yet still unhurried, pace of life, a place where the quiet hum of everyday activity is punctuated by the distant call of gulls and the occasional rumble of a fishing boat heading out to sea.

About This Stanwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Stanwood, Washington with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Stanwood and Snohomish County.

Detailed location data for Stanwood includes the ZIP code (98292), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Snohomish County (Everett), and school district assignment (Stanwood-Camano School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Stanwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.