City

Northfield, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Atlantic County  ·  New Jersey

👥8,427Population
💰$104,042Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$275,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓59.5%College Grads▲ 53% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.2%Hispanic: 11.3%Black: 2.8%Asian: 9.3%Other: 2.3%Race
White74.2%
Hispanic11.3%
Black2.8%
Asian9.3%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads59.5% ▲ 53% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma56 (1%)
HS Graduate1,309 (22.4%)
Some College469 (8%)
Associates533 (9.1%)
Bachelors683 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree2,787 (47.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 22.4%Some College: 8%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 47.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad22.4%
Some College8.0%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate47.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
44%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,042 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$275,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,554/mo
Total Housing Units3,447
Vacant Units148

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
56%
About Northfield, NJ

Northfield is a city in New Jersey, located in Atlantic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,427 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Northfield is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,042 is above the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Northfield is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,554 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Northfield is well-educated. 59.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (74.17%).

Northfield, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Northfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08225 8,427 $104,042 $275,900 $1,554 2.8% 59.5% 87.8%