Northfield, Massachusetts

Northfield, Massachusetts
Mim's Market
Location in Franklin County in Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42°41′45″N 72°27′12″W / 42.69583°N 72.45333°W / 42.69583; -72.45333
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyFranklin
Settled1673
Incorporated1723
Government
 • TypeOpen town meeting
Area
 • Total
35.4 sq mi (91.6 km2)
 • Land34.3 sq mi (88.8 km2)
 • Water1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2)
Elevation
381 ft (116 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,866
 • Density83.6/sq mi (32.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
01360
Area code413
FIPS code25-47835
GNIS feature ID0619381
Websitewww.northfieldma.gov

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.