City

Norwalk, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Warren County  ·  Iowa

👥16,222Population
💰$97,661Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$293,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓54.0%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.3%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic2.4%
Black0.5%
Asian0.3%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads54.0% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma51 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,275 (21.1%)
Some College1,107 (10.3%)
Associates1,531 (14.2%)
Bachelors1,838 (17%)
Graduate Degree3,990 (37%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 21.1%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 17%Graduate: 37%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad21.1%
Some College10.3%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors17.0%
Graduate37.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,661 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$293,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units6,469
Vacant Units266

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
66%
About Norwalk, IA

Norwalk is a city in Iowa, located in Warren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,222 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Norwalk is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,661 is above the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Norwalk is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $293,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $883 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Norwalk is well-educated. 54.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.31%).

Norwalk, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Norwalk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50211 16,222 $97,661 $293,800 $883 2.8% 54.0% 86.1%