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Northfield, MA
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01360.
Population
1,070
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
240
ZIP codes
1
Northfield and its ZIP codes
Northfield at a glance
- Northfield is 73% less dense than Massachusetts as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,333, 34% below the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $300,500 (47% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,089 a month.
Local data for Northfield, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Northfield, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,333
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$300,500
Median rent
$1,089/mo
Homeownership
76.2%
Bachelor's or higher
43.5%
Median age
46.8
Average commute
31.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (160), German Americans (114), Irish Americans (113).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Northfield.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,610
25,008 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$567M
FY 2026, $7,981 per person
How people get to work
Northfield, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Northfield, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,092
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
146
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 14°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Northfield, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.8%
U.S. 33.3% -8.5 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
ZIP codes in Northfield
1 in or overlapping Northfield. Population shown
Cities near Northfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester, NHCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3 |
| Hinsdale, NHCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.3 |
| Millers FallsCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Turners FallsCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.9 |
| OrangeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6 |
| Algiers, VTCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| GreenfieldCity | 11 mi | 21.4 |
| West Swanzey, NHCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Brattleboro, VTCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| AtholCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.2 |
| West Brattleboro, VTCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| DeerfieldCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Troy, NHCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Shelburne FallsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| South DeerfieldCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| West Dummerston, VTCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Northfield, MA in?
- Northfield is in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Northfield, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Northfield include 01360.
- What is the population of Northfield, MA?
- About 1,070 people live in Northfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Northfield?
- Nearby places include Winchester, NH (5.5 mi), Hinsdale, NH (6.2 mi), Millers Falls (9.1 mi), Turners Falls (9.5 mi), Orange (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023