City

Northfield, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Massachusetts

👥2,875Population
💰$102,470Median HH Income▲ 34% above avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$337,200Median Home Value▲ 21% above avg
🎓55.3%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0%Other: 2.9%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic3.9%
Black0.5%
Asian0.0%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
33%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads55.3% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (1.6%)
HS Graduate560 (27.1%)
Some College130 (6.3%)
Associates200 (9.7%)
Bachelors243 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree900 (43.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 27.1%Some College: 6.3%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 43.6%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad27.1%
Some College6.3%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate43.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$102,470 ▲ 34% above avg
Median Home Value$337,200 ▲ 21% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,189/mo
Total Housing Units1,415
Vacant Units144

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
62%
About Northfield, MA

Northfield is a city in Massachusetts, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,875 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Northfield is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $102,470 is above the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Northfield is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $337,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,189 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Northfield is well-educated. 55.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.31%).

Northfield, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Northfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01360 2,875 $102,470 $337,200 $1,189 3.3% 55.3% 88.3%