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Northfield, NJ
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08225.
Population
8,456
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,360
ZIP codes
1
Northfield and its ZIP codes
Northfield at a glance
- Northfield is 86% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $111,599, 8% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $316,200 (30% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,835 a month.
Local data for Northfield, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Northfield, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,599
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$316,200
Median rent
$1,835/mo
Homeownership
88.3%
Bachelor's or higher
48.3%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,193), Irish Americans (1,706), German Americans (1,365).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atlantic County. PPP loans are for Northfield.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,473
125,225 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,187
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $8,236 per person
How people get to work
Northfield, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.1%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Northfield, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,655
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
12,522
14.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 30°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Northfield, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.1%
U.S. 33.3% -6.2 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
10.1%
U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
ZIP codes in Northfield
1 in or overlapping Northfield. Population shown
Cities near Northfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PleasantvilleCity | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| LinwoodCity | 2 mi | 3.8 |
| BargaintownCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.5 |
| Margate CityCity | 3.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Ventnor CityCity | 4.1 mi | 2 |
| LongportBorough | 4.3 mi | 0.4 |
| AbseconCity | 4.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Somers PointCity | 4.9 mi | 4 |
| English CreekCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Atlantic CityCity | 5.5 mi | 10.8 |
| Absecon HighlandsCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2 |
| PomonaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.8 |
| McKee CityCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Beesleys PointCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Stockton UniversityCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Ocean CityCity | 8.4 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Northfield, NJ in?
- Northfield is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Northfield, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Northfield include 08225.
- What is the population of Northfield, NJ?
- About 8,456 people live in Northfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Northfield?
- Nearby places include Pleasantville (1.5 mi), Linwood (2 mi), Bargaintown (2.1 mi), Margate City (3.8 mi), Ventnor City (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023