Norfolk, NE: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Norfolk is a small incorporated city in Madison County, Nebraska. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 27,032, sits at 42.033°N, 97.421°W, and observes Central time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Nebraska, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Norfolk, NE?

What is the population of Norfolk, NE?

Norfolk has an estimated population of 27,032. That makes it the 7th largest of 576 places in Nebraska, placing it among the state's ten biggest, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Nebraska has about 286 residents, so Norfolk is many dozens of times larger than a typical place in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Nebraska with a similar population include Fremont (27,456), Scottsbluff (25,114), Hastings (24,692), North Platte (24,098), Columbus (23,468). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Norfolk differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Norfolk?

Norfolk has about 2,155 people per square mile (832 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Nebraska, it is denser than about 95% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Norfolk use?

Norfolk uses 2 ZIP codes: 68701, 68702. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 6 are assigned to the central Midwest (Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Norfolk in?

Norfolk is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Alliance, NE, about 280 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Norfolk located in Nebraska?

Norfolk lies in the northeastern part of Nebraska, at 42.033° north latitude and 97.421° west longitude. The state capital, Lincoln, is about 93 miles to the southeast. The closest listed place in another state is Vermillion, SD, roughly 58 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Norfolk is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Sioux City, IA, 62 miles to the northeast.

Which cities are near Norfolk, NE?

The closest listed place to Norfolk is Wayne, NE, 25.4 miles to the northeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Norfolk in?

Norfolk is in Madison County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 31119. The county contains 6 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 5 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Madison (2,392), Battle Creek (1,187), Tilden (930), Newman Grove (703), Meadow Grove (289). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Norfolk from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Norfolk is closest to Denver, CO at about 420 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,261 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Norfolk?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Norfolk: Norfolk, VA (242,742). When you search for Norfolk, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Norfolk in Madison County, Nebraska.

Planning a move to Norfolk?

If you are weighing Norfolk, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.