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Norway, MI
City in Dickinson County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49870.
Population
2,833
Land area
9.5sq mi
People per sq mi
299
ZIP codes
1
Norway and its ZIP codes
Norway at a glance
- Norway is 68% denser than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,846, 12% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,100 (61% below Michigan) and median rent is $885 a month.
Local data for Norway, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Norway, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,846
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$91,100
Median rent
$885/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
14.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (566), Irish Americans (354), French Americans (295).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dickinson County. PPP loans are for Norway.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,203
13,696 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,204
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$263M
FY 2026, $10,149 per person
How people get to work
Norway, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Norway, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
478
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
24
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 4°F
31.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norway, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
ZIP codes in Norway
1 in or overlapping Norway. Population shown
Cities near Norway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| QuinnesecCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.5 |
| Niagara, WICity | 4.4 mi | 2.8 |
| Iron MountainCity | 7.5 mi | 7.5 |
| KingsfordCity | 8.5 mi | 4.3 |
| Pembine, WICensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| HermansvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Dunbar, WICensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Florence, WICensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| PowersVillage | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Amberg, WICensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| CarneyVillage | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| Goodman, WICensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| DaggettVillage | 28 mi | 1.1 |
| AlphaVillage | 28 mi | 0.9 |
| Crystal FallsCity | 28 mi | 3.5 |
| Wausaukee, WIVillage | 29 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norway, MI in?
- Norway is in Dickinson County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Norway, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Norway include 49870.
- What is the population of Norway, MI?
- About 2,833 people live in Norway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norway?
- Nearby places include Quinnesec (4.1 mi), Niagara, WI (4.4 mi), Iron Mountain (7.5 mi), Kingsford (8.5 mi), Pembine, WI (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023