City

Northfield, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Northwest Hills County  ·  Connecticut

👥1,618Population
💰$108,750Median HH Income▲ 43% above avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$298,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.9%Hispanic: 3.2%Asian: 4.5%Other: 8.7%Race
White82.9%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian4.5%
Other8.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
14%
25–44
18%
45–64
39%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.05
Below Poverty0.1% ▼ 99% below avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma38 (3.5%)
HS Graduate439 (40.9%)
Some College37 (3.4%)
Associates145 (13.5%)
Bachelors195 (18.2%)
Graduate Degree219 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 3.4%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 18.2%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College3.4%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors18.2%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.4%Renter: 3.6%Tenure
Owner96.4%
Renter3.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$108,750 ▲ 43% above avg
Median Home Value$298,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,013/mo
Total Housing Units593
Vacant Units66

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Northfield, CT

Northfield is a city in Connecticut, located in Northwest Hills County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,618 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Northfield is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $108,750 is above the national average. Approximately 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Northfield is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $298,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,013 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Northfield is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.94%).

Northfield, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Northfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06778 1,618 $108,750 $298,000 $1,013 7.0% 38.6% 96.4%