Lake Norden
City in Hamlin County, South Dakota

Lake Norden is a city in Hamlin County, South Dakota, with 554 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,690 ft (515 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Poinsett, 5.1 miles E.
- 554residents (2020 Census)
- 1,690 ftelevation · 515 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 513 / sq mipopulation density
- 57248ZIP code
About Lake Norden
Lake Norden is a city in Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Watertown, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 554 at the 2020 census.
Lake Norden was laid out in 1908, and named after a lake near the town site.
In May 2023, a fire destroyed the city's volunteer fire department.
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Living in Lake Norden
- Median household income
- $75,688
- Median home value
- $192,600
- Median rent
- $1,089/mo
- Median age
- 24.2
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Lake Norden had 554 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 554 |
|---|---|
| Density | 513 per sq mi (198 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Norden at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Hamlin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 554 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.08 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,690 ft (515 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5789° N, 97.2107° W |
| ZIP code | 57248 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4635460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Norden
- Lake Poinsett5.1 mi E
- Hayti5.5 mi N
- Badger6.5 mi S
- Bryant12.6 mi W
- Erwin13.0 mi SW
- Castlewood13.4 mi NE
- Hetland14.0 mi S
- Hazel15.0 mi NW
- Estelline15.2 mi E
- Arlington15.4 mi S
- Claremont Colony15.8 mi NE
- Poinsett Colony15.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Norden
What county is Lake Norden in?
Lake Norden is in Hamlin County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Lake Norden, SD?
554 people lived in Lake Norden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Norden, SD?
The ZIP code of Lake Norden is 57248.
What is the elevation of Lake Norden?
1,690 feet (515 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Norden?
Lake Poinsett (5.1 mi), Hayti (5.5 mi), Badger (6.5 mi), Bryant (12.6 mi), Erwin (13.0 mi).
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