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Norwalk, OH
City in Huron County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44857.
Population
17,095
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,928
ZIP codes
1
Norwalk and its ZIP codes
Norwalk at a glance
- Norwalk is about 6.7 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 113th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $60,844 a year, 15% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,300 (24% below Ohio) and median rent is $836 a month.
Local data for Norwalk, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools6
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices1
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants58
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Norwalk, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,844
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$163,300
Median rent
$836/mo
Homeownership
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,092), Irish Americans (1,737), Mexican Americans (1,251).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Huron County. PPP loans are for Norwalk.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,440
21,321 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,114
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$383M
FY 2026, $6,534 per person
How people get to work
Norwalk, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Norwalk, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
493
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
60
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norwalk, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Norwalk
1 in or overlapping Norwalk. Population shown
Cities near Norwalk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MilanVillage | 2.9 mi | 1.2 |
| MonroevilleVillage | 4.5 mi | 1.4 |
| CollinsCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.6 |
| Berlin HeightsVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.6 |
| BloomingvilleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.3 |
| North FairfieldVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| HuronCity | 10 mi | 4.9 |
| WakemanVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| BellevueCity | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| Holiday LakesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| MitiwangaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Flat RockCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Beulah BeachCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0 |
| WillardCity | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| BirminghamCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| CastaliaVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norwalk, OH in?
- Norwalk is in Huron County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Norwalk, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Norwalk include 44857.
- What is the population of Norwalk, OH?
- About 17,095 people live in Norwalk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norwalk?
- Nearby places include Milan (2.9 mi), Monroeville (4.5 mi), Collins (6.5 mi), Berlin Heights (8.2 mi), Bloomingville (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023