Northfield Kentucky Map

About Northfield, Kentucky

Northfield is a locality in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,250. The population density is 905.0 people per km². Northfield is located at 38.2870°N, 85.6411°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40222.

Northfield lies in a gentle depression, where the land slopes softly toward the Ohio River’s tributaries. It lies 5.3 miles east of Jeffersonville, IN (from Jeffersonville, IN: bearing 83°T), and is situated 6.8 miles east-north-east of Louisville. Rolling hills, softened by the humid air and a persistent green, define the horizon. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, holds moisture well, supporting a verdant growth that blankets the landscape throughout the long, warm summers. In the twilight, the air often carries the scent of damp earth and the distant hum of cicadas, a sound that settles over Northfield like a warm blanket. The roads wind with the contours of the land, following the natural drainage, and the houses, often set back from the pavement, seem to breathe with the quietude of the countryside. The history of Northfield is tied to the fertile ground and its proximity to the waterways that once served as highways. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of good farmland, established communities that grew around the cultivation of tobacco and grains. The local economy, though diversified now, still carries echoes of that agricultural past, with smaller farms and produce stands dotting the landscape. The presence of the river, a constant, murmuring force, has always shaped life here, influencing trade and settlement patterns. You can still feel that connection to the water, a subtle pull that draws the eye toward the glint of sunlight on a distant creek, a reminder of the enduring natural currents that flow through Northfield.

About This Northfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Northfield, Kentucky with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Northfield and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Northfield includes the ZIP code (42501), telephone area code (270, 502), county seat of Jefferson County (Louisville), and school district assignment (Jefferson County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Northfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.