Lake Norden

City in Hamlin County, South Dakota

Aerial view of Lake Norden, South Dakota
Aerial view: USDA NAIP · USGS The National Map (public domain)

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.

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, SD population

Lake Norden had 554 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census554
Density513 per sq mi (198 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Lake Norden at a glance

StateSouth Dakota (SD)
CountyHamlin County
TypeCity
Population554 (2020)
Land area1.08 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²)
Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)
Coordinates44.5789° N, 97.2107° W
ZIP code57248
Census code (GEOID)4635460

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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