City

Northfield, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Rice County  ·  Minnesota

👥25,458Population
💰$97,521Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂32.7Median Age
🏠$338,800Median Home Value▲ 22% above avg
🎓58.8%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.8%Hispanic: 11%Black: 1.9%Asian: 3.6%Other: 3.6%Race
White79.8%
Hispanic11.0%
Black1.9%
Asian3.6%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
26%
25–44
19%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads58.8% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma63 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,813 (21%)
Some College1,212 (9.1%)
Associates1,424 (10.6%)
Bachelors1,564 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree6,313 (47.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 21%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 47.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad21.0%
Some College9.1%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate47.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,521 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$338,800 ▲ 22% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,042/mo
Total Housing Units8,494
Vacant Units401

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
15%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Northfield, MN

Northfield is a city in Minnesota, located in Rice County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25,458 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.7 years.

Economically, Northfield is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,521 is above the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Northfield is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $338,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,042 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Northfield is well-educated. 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.78%).

Northfield, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Northfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55057 25,458 $97,521 $338,800 $1,042 4.5% 58.8% 74.6%