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Norman County, MN
8 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Norman County, Minnesota.
Population
6,367
Land area
873sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Norman County
Norman County at a glance
- Norman County is 90% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,260 a year, 19% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,100 (55% below Minnesota) and median rent is $774 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Ada (1,833), Twin Valley (719) and Halstad (509).
Local data for Norman County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Norman County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,260
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$147,100
Prices -4.4% in a year
Median rent
$774/mo
Homeownership
79.4%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (2,704), German Americans (2,082), Irish Americans (339).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,723
1,874 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,965
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56.8M
FY 2026, $8,826 per person
PPP loans
$16.7M
578 loans, 1,789 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$217K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Norman County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked7.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Norman County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
593
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
45
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / -4°F
25.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norman County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Norman County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Norman County, MN?
- Ada is the largest city or town in Norman County, with about 1,833 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Norman County?
- Norman County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56510, 56541, 56545, 56548, 56550.
- What is the population of Norman County, MN?
- About 6,367 people live in Norman County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Norman County?
- Norman County borders Cass County, ND, Clay County, Becker County, Polk County, Traill County, ND, Mahnomen County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023