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Norwich, NY
City in Chenango County, New York. ZIP codes: 13815.
Population
6,782
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,192
ZIP codes
1
Norwich and its ZIP codes
Norwich at a glance
- Norwich is about 7.6 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,333, 38% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,100 (71% below New York) and median rent is $867 a month.
Local data for Norwich, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Norwich, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,333
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$121,100
Median rent
$867/mo
Homeownership
41.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.3%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
14.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,148), Italian Americans (914), German Americans (912).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chenango County. PPP loans are for Norwich.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,190
17,735 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,001
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$367M
FY 2026, $7,763 per person
PPP loans
$23.6M
274 loans, 3,183 jobs reported
How people get to work
Norwich, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 14.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Norwich, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
684
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
331
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 12°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norwich, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Norwich
1 in or overlapping Norwich. Population shown
Cities near Norwich
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OxfordVillage | 7.4 mi | 1.8 |
| GuilfordCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.3 |
| SherburneVillage | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| GilbertsvilleVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| SmyrnaVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| New BerlinVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| MorrisVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| EarlvilleVillage | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| South EdmestonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| BainbridgeVillage | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| SidneyVillage | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| EdmestonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.3 |
| Smithville FlatsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| UnadillaVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| Wells BridgeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| GreeneVillage | 19 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norwich, NY in?
- Norwich is in Chenango County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Norwich, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Norwich include 13815.
- What is the population of Norwich, NY?
- About 6,782 people live in Norwich, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norwich?
- Nearby places include Oxford (7.4 mi), Guilford (8.6 mi), Sherburne (10 mi), Gilbertsville (11 mi), Smyrna (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023