City

Norway, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Benton County  ·  Iowa

👥1,054Population
💰$100,000Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg
🎂52.0Median Age
🏠$186,900Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓44.7%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.5%Other: 1.5%Race
White98.5%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
37%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty0.8% ▼ 92% below avg
College Grads44.7% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
HS Graduate269 (33.8%)
Some College105 (13.2%)
Associates66 (8.3%)
Bachelors157 (19.7%)
Graduate Degree198 (24.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 19.7%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
HS Grad33.8%
Some College13.2%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors19.7%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,000 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value$186,900 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,105/mo
Total Housing Units461
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
69%
About Norway, IA

Norway is a city in Iowa, located in Benton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,054 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52 years.

Economically, Norway is a middle-income community. The median household income of $100,000 is above the national average. Approximately 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Norway is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,105 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Norway is well-educated. 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (98.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Norway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52318 1,054 $100,000 $186,900 $1,105 2.9% 44.7% 84.5%