City

Norfolk, NE

2 ZIP codes  ·  Madison County  ·  Nebraska

👥31,172Population
💰$64,862Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$200,400Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓40.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.2%Hispanic: 13.6%Black: 1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.5%Race
White80.2%
Hispanic13.6%
Black1.0%
Asian0.9%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads40.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma323 (1.7%)
HS Graduate5,780 (29.7%)
Some College2,521 (12.9%)
Associates2,964 (15.2%)
Bachelors3,207 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree4,698 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad29.7%
Some College12.9%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.4%Renter: 33.6%Tenure
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,862 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$200,400 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$855/mo
Total Housing Units13,806
Vacant Units1,011

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Norfolk, NE

Norfolk is a city in Nebraska, located in Madison County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 31,172 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Norfolk is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,862 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Norfolk is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $855 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Norfolk is well-educated. 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.18%).

Norfolk, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Norfolk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68701 31,172 $64,862 $200,400 $855 2.3% 40.6% 66.4%

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