Northfield
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Northfield is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, with 2,866 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 299 ft (91 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gill, 4.6 miles SW.
- 2,866residents (2020 Census)
- 299 ftelevation · 91 m
- 34.3 sq miland area · 88.7 km²
- 84 / sq mipopulation density
- 01360ZIP code
About Northfield
Northfield is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. Northfield was first settled in 1673. The population was 2,866 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Springfield metropolitan area, Massachusetts. The Connecticut River runs through the town, dividing West Northfield from East Northfield and the village of Northfield, where the town hall is located.
Part of the town is included in the census-designated place of Northfield.
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Living in Northfield
- Median household income
- $103,375
- Median home value
- $375,800
- Median rent
- $1,142/mo
- Median age
- 48.9
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Northfield had 2,866 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,866 |
|---|---|
| Density | 84 per sq mi (32 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Northfield at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,866 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.26 sq mi (88.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.09 sq mi (2.81 km²) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6771° N, 72.4539° W |
| ZIP code | 01360 |
| Official website | northfield.ma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2501147835 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Northfield
- Gill4.6 mi SW
- Erving4.9 mi S
- Bernardston5.5 mi W
- Warwick5.8 mi E
- Vernon, VT6.9 mi NW
- Millers Falls7.0 mi S
- Turners Falls7.6 mi SW
- Winchester, NH8.3 mi N
- Greenfield8.5 mi SW
- Wendell8.7 mi S
- Montague8.9 mi S
- Leyden8.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Northfield
What county is Northfield in?
Northfield is in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Northfield, MA?
2,866 people lived in Northfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Northfield, MA?
The ZIP code of Northfield is 01360.
What is the elevation of Northfield?
299 feet (91 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Northfield?
Gill (4.6 mi), Erving (4.9 mi), Bernardston (5.5 mi), Warwick (5.8 mi), Vernon (6.9 mi).
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