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Norwalk, IA
City in Warren County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50211.
Population
14,183
Land area
11.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,217
ZIP codes
1
Norwalk and its ZIP codes
Norwalk at a glance
- Norwalk is about 21 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 32nd among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $102,722, 37% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $303,100 (46% above Iowa) and median rent is $838 a month.
Local data for Norwalk, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Norwalk, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,722
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$303,100
Median rent
$838/mo
Homeownership
82.5%
Bachelor's or higher
38.8%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,123), Irish Americans (2,424), Norwegian Americans (598).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Warren County. PPP loans are for Norwalk.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,162
13,611 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $6,595 per person
How people get to work
Norwalk, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home19.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Norwalk, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
961
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
28
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 14°F
36.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norwalk, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Norwalk
1 in or overlapping Norwalk. Population shown
Cities near Norwalk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CummingCity | 3.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Spring HillCity | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| West Des MoinesCity | 6.7 mi | 47.5 |
| Des MoinesCity | 7.2 mi | 88.2 |
| MartensdaleCity | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| CarlisleCity | 8.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Windsor HeightsCity | 8.7 mi | 1.4 |
| BevingtonCity | 9.7 mi | 0.5 |
| IndianolaCity | 10 mi | 11.4 |
| Pleasant HillCity | 11 mi | 10.8 |
| UrbandaleCity | 12 mi | 22.5 |
| WaukeeCity | 12 mi | 21.9 |
| St. MarysCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| CliveCity | 12 mi | 7.7 |
| PattersonCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| AckworthCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norwalk, IA in?
- Norwalk is in Warren County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Norwalk, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Norwalk include 50211.
- What is the population of Norwalk, IA?
- About 14,183 people live in Norwalk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norwalk?
- Nearby places include Cumming (3.5 mi), Spring Hill (5.1 mi), West Des Moines (6.7 mi), Des Moines (7.2 mi), Martensdale (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023