Northfield is a village located in Cook County, in the state of Illinois (IL), United States. Nestled in the East North Central division of the Midwest region, it covers an area of 3.0 square miles (8.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 630 ft. With a population of approximately 5,389 residents, Northfield offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 47.6% males and 52.4% females, and it has a population density of 820.61 people per square mile (702.94/km²). Northfield lies at a latitude of 42.1 and a longitude of -87.78, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (6%), followed by English (19.2%), German (21.8%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 60093.