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Norwalk, WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin.

Population

662

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

643

ZIP codes

0

Norwalk and its ZIP codes

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Norwalk at a glance

  • Norwalk is about 5.9 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
  • The median household income is $66,146, 15% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,700 (64% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $787 a month.

Local data for Norwalk, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Norwalk, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$66,146

Poverty rate

8.6%

Median home value

$96,700

Median rent

$787/mo

Homeownership

76.2%

Bachelor's or higher

9.5%

Median age

30.2

Average commute

26.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (358), German Americans (118), Irish Americans (44).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Norwalk.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,616

21,034 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,324

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$441M

FY 2026, $9,532 per person

Monroe County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Norwalk, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.1%
  • Carpooled20.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home10.0%

Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Norwalk, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

605

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

90

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 8°F

36.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Norwalk, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.7%

U.S. 33.3% +13.4 pts

Diabetes

13.0%

U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts

Smoking

19.1%

U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.9%

U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts

Cities near Norwalk

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WiltonVillage5.2 mi0.9
OntarioVillage7.9 mi1
MelvinaVillage8 mi0.5
CashtonVillage10 mi1.3
SpartaCity12 mi8
Tunnel CityCensus-designated place12 mi0.3
TomahCity12 mi7.9
KendallVillage13 mi0.8
OakdaleVillage15 mi0.7
RocklandVillage15 mi0.7
WestbyCity17 mi2.7
La FargeVillage18 mi1
WyevilleVillage18 mi0.6
HustlerVillage18 mi0.7
Camp DouglasVillage19 mi1
BangorVillage19 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Norwalk, WI in?
Norwalk is in Monroe County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Norwalk, WI?
About 662 people live in Norwalk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Norwalk?
Nearby places include Wilton (5.2 mi), Ontario (7.9 mi), Melvina (8 mi), Cashton (10 mi), Sparta (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023