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Northfield, KY
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Population
1,250
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,654
ZIP codes
0
Northfield and its ZIP codes
Northfield at a glance
- Northfield is about 23 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $111,250, 75% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $513,300 (about 2.5 times the Kentucky figure) and median rent is $1,659 a month.
Local data for Northfield, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Northfield, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,250
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$513,300
Median rent
$1,659/mo
Homeownership
59.7%
Bachelor's or higher
69.4%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (241), Irish Americans (183), Peruvian Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Northfield.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,424
480,013 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,646
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136B
FY 2026, $173,940 per person
How people get to work
Northfield, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.2%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home36.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Northfield, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,111
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,982
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Northfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Glenview ManorCity | 0.4 mi | 0.1 |
| CrossgateCity | 0.5 mi | 0.1 |
| ThornhillCity | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Glenview HillsCity | 0.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Windy HillsCity | 0.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Hills and DalesCity | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Old Brownsboro PlaceCity | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| BancroftCity | 1.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Graymoor-DevondaleCity | 1.2 mi | 0.7 |
| RiverwoodCity | 1.4 mi | 0.2 |
| GlenviewCity | 1.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Spring ValleyCity | 1.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Maryhill EstatesCity | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Woodlawn ParkCity | 1.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Indian HillsCity | 1.9 mi | 2 |
| BarbourmeadeCity | 2 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Northfield, KY in?
- Northfield is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Northfield, KY?
- About 1,250 people live in Northfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Northfield?
- Nearby places include Glenview Manor (0.4 mi), Crossgate (0.5 mi), Thornhill (0.6 mi), Glenview Hills (0.7 mi), Windy Hills (0.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023