City

Northfield, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Vermont

👥6,766Population
💰$72,132Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$260,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.6%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.2%Other: 5.3%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.1%
Asian1.2%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
23%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads43.6% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,460 (35%)
Some College343 (8.2%)
Associates527 (12.6%)
Bachelors278 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree1,543 (37%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 35%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 37%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad35.0%
Some College8.2%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate37.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.6%Renter: 26.4%Tenure
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,132 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$260,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$988/mo
Total Housing Units2,549
Vacant Units234

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Northfield, VT

Northfield is a city in Vermont, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,766 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Northfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,132 is near the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Northfield is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $260,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $988 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Northfield is well-educated. 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.41%).

Northfield, VT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Vermont.

ZIP Codes in Northfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05663 6,766 $72,132 $260,700 $988 2.4% 43.6% 73.6%