Norwalk Iowa Map

About Norwalk, Iowa

Norwalk is a locality in Warren County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of 14,183. The population density is 451.1 people per km². Norwalk is located at 41.4755°N, 93.6788°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50211.

Norwalk unfurls across a landscape of gently rolling Iowa terrain, where the sky seems to possess an almost infinite canvas. It lies 7.2 miles south-south-east of West Des Moines, IA (from West Des Moines, IA: bearing 167°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-south-west of Des Moines. The land here breathes with a quiet resilience, a panorama of fertile fields that stretch towards a horizon often painted with the painterly strokes of dawn or the deepening hues of twilight. Oak and hickory trees, their branches gnarled like ancient storytellers, punctuate the cultivated expanses, offering pockets of shade and a whisper of wilder times. The air itself, especially after a spring rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the rich soil that defines this part of Warren County. This is a place where the enduring spirit of agriculture still dictates much of the rhythm, where generations have coaxed sustenance from this very earth. The legacy of Midwestern farming is palpable, from the sturdy barns that dot the countryside to the steady hum of tractors that can be heard on a summer afternoon. While modern development has brought new conveniences and a growing population, the historical threads of Norwalk remain deeply entwined with its agrarian roots and the industrious spirit that has always characterized the region. The local economy, though diversifying, still carries the imprint of the land's bounty and the hard work of its people, a quiet continuation of a long-held tradition.

About This Norwalk Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Norwalk, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.475546, -93.67883. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Norwalk and Warren County.

Detailed location data for Norwalk includes the ZIP code (50211), telephone area code (515), county seat of Warren County (Indianola), and school district assignment (Norwalk Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Norwalk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.