01360 ZIP Code — Northfield, MA

Franklin County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01360 is located in Northfield, Massachusetts, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 34.31 square miles and serves a population of 2,871 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01360

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $314,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,775. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 01360 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,871

population

34.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01360 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01360

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01360. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Northfield	Acceptable
Northfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01344 Erving (4.1 mi) 01378 Warwick (5.2 mi) 01380 Wendell Depot (6 mi) 01376 Turners Falls (6.9 mi) 01337 Bernardston (7.2 mi) 01379 Wendell (8 mi) 01301 Greenfield (8 mi) 05354 Vernon (8.2 mi) 01364 Orange (8.4 mi) 01351 Montague (8.8 mi) 03441 Ashuelot (9 mi) 03451 Hinsdale (9.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,871
Population density	84 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	34.31 sq mi
Water area	1.09 sq mi
Latitude	42.6665
Longitude	-72.4469
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	413

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.1%	41.3%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	32.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	31.0%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	9.5%	4.8%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,871

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$94,775

Median household income

$47,383

Per capita income

$314,000

Median home value

$972

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

1,211

Housing units

45.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

127

15–19

135

20–24

124

25–34

132

177

35–44

187

193

45–54

205

115

55–59

122

126

60–64

133

182

65–74

193

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	496	17.3%
18 and over	2,375	82.7%
65 and over	644	22.4%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.8%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Other race 3.8%

Two or more races 3.8%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,628	84.8%
Hispanic or Latino	229	7.4%
Other race	118	3.8%
Two or more races	117	3.8%
Black or African American	6	0.2%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.1%	41.3%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	32.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	31.0%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	9.5%	4.8%	14.3%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k+ 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	24.0%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
$200k+	8.5%
Median income	$94,775

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 30.7%

$300k–$500k 42.6%

$500k–$1M 9.2%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$314,000
Median rent / month	$972
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	40.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	23.9%
5+ bedrooms	9.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	52.8%
3 or more	21.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
Fuel oil	64.7%
Wood	9.7%
Solar	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	643	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	124	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	165	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	293	23.9%
Households with children under 18	306	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	449	36.7%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	26.6%
Married	51.5%	50.3%
Separated	0.6%	5.2%
Widowed	5.5%	6.7%
Divorced	9.6%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 24.4%

Some college, no degree 12.0%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 23.6%

Graduate / professional 21.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	45.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	6.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	211	33.5%
High school	219	34.8%
College / grad school	157	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%

Retail trade 10.9%

Professional & management 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Public administration 8.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Other services 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Construction 2.3%

Information 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.8%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.8%
Government	22.6%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	15.6%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 13.3%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 17.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	29.2%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.7%
High blood pressure	29.1%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	5.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	72.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	160	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	22.7%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	33.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.4%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	7.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,812	97.9%
Spanish	60	2.1%
Other Indo-European	50	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.3%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,741	95.5%
Born in same state	2,730	95.1%
Born in different state	1,761	61.3%
Foreign born	11	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	130	4.5%
Not a US citizen	24	18.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	740	25.8%
Italian	383	13.3%
Arab	166	5.8%
German	146	5.1%
Norwegian	72	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	35	1.2%
Dutch	30	1%
Polish	28	1%
English	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	91.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01360

What city is ZIP code 01360 in?

ZIP code 01360 is primarily assigned to Northfield, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01360 in?

ZIP code 01360 falls within Franklin County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01360 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 01360 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 01360?

45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 01360 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 01360 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01360?

The median home value in ZIP code 01360 is $314,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 01360 in?

ZIP code 01360 observes the EST timezone.