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Norfolk, NY
Census-designated place in St. Lawrence County, New York.
Population
1,204
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
445
ZIP codes
0
Norfolk and its ZIP codes
Norfolk at a glance
- The median household income is $59,491, 31% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,700 (79% below New York) and median rent is $784 a month.
Local data for Norfolk, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Norfolk, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,491
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$88,700
Median rent
$784/mo
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (326), French Americans (170), German Americans (125).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Norfolk.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,558
34,712 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,912
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$750M
FY 2026, $6,915 per person
How people get to work
Norfolk, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.6%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Norfolk, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,290
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
109
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 6°F
33.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norfolk, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Norfolk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NorwoodVillage | 3 mi | 2.1 |
| MadridCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.7 |
| PotsdamVillage | 8 mi | 4.9 |
| WinthropCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.8 |
| Brasher FallsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| MassenaVillage | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| WaddingtonVillage | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Hannawa FallsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| ParishvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| CantonVillage | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| ColtonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| AkwesasneCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 41.6 |
| Rensselaer FallsVillage | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| BrushtonVillage | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| St. Regis FallsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| HeuveltonVillage | 24 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norfolk, NY in?
- Norfolk is in St. Lawrence County, New York.
- What is the population of Norfolk, NY?
- About 1,204 people live in Norfolk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norfolk?
- Nearby places include Norwood (3 mi), Madrid (7.5 mi), Potsdam (8 mi), Winthrop (9.1 mi), Brasher Falls (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023