Plainfield, New Jersey
Plainfield: A city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in the central part of the state. Plainfield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Plainfield Historical Museum and the Plainfield Public Library.
About
Plainfield is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 49,808 and a population density of 3,222 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 50,011 inhabitants.
The city was created 177 years ago in 1846.
Quick Facts about Plainfield
| Population : | 50,011 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Union County |
| Postal code : | 07060–07063 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 908 |
| Area : | 15.46 km2 |
| Altitude : | 95 feet / 29 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1847 (177 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:24:36 (3rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 3,235 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Plainfield is located at 40°38'1"N 74°24'27"W (40.6337100, -74.4073700). It has 8 neighbors: Dunellen, Edison, Fanwood, North Plainfield, Piscataway, Scotch Plains, South Plainfield and Watchung.
Plainfield map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
- Official Website
Official website of Plainfield
Plainfield has 8 neighbours.
- Dunellen borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Edison township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
- Fanwood borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States
- North Plainfield borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
- Piscataway township in New Jersey, United States
- Scotch Plains township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
- South Plainfield borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Watchung borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
Demographics
The population of Plainfield increased by 0.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 49,808 | - | census |
| 2011 | 49,816 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 49,972 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 50,223 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 50,315 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 50,464 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 50,276 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 50,367 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 50,430 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 50,317 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 50,011 | -0.61% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Plainfield
1 Cedar Brook Park Cricket Field
Plainfield, NJ 07060, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +19085274000 🔗 Url
2 Green Brook Park
Plainfield, NJ 07063, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ 🔗 Url
3 Drake House Museum
602 W Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +19087555831 🔗 Url
Other Places in Plainfield
1 Plainfield City Hall
515 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19087533310 🔗 Url
2 City of Plainfield
1300 W 4th St, Plainfield, NJ 07063 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19087539917 🔗 Url
People born in Plainfield (172)
People born in Plainfield, including jazz pianist Bill Evans, actress Mary McCormack, athletics competitor Milt Campbell, .
List
- Kenneth Ham (American astronaut and Captain in the United States Navy) he was born in 12/12/1964
- Irving Penn (American photographer and photojournalist) he was born in 16/06/1917
- Donald Martino (American composer) he was born in 16/05/1931
- Gresham Sykes (Sociologist and criminologist) he was born in 26/05/1922
- Jane Rule (Canadian novelist) she was born in 28/03/1931
- Tim Sullivan (American film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter) he was born in 02/07/1964
- Theo Colborn (American ecologist) she was born in 28/03/1927
- Archibald Cox (American prosecutor) he was born in 17/05/1912
- Van Wyck Brooks (American literary critic, biographer, and historian) he was born in 16/02/1886
- David S. Ware (jazz musician) he was born in 07/11/1949
- George H. Utter (American politician (1854-1912)) he was born in 24/07/1854
- Benjamin Hedges (American high jumper) he was born in 08/06/1907
- William Nelson Runyon (American politician (1871-1931)) he was born in 05/03/1871
- James A. Yorke (mathematician) he was born in 03/08/1941
- David Hand (American animator and filmmaker) he was born in 23/01/1900
- Carol Bellamy (American politician) she was born in 14/01/1942
- Charles N. Brower (American judge) he was born in 05/06/1935
- David Williams (American ice hockey player) he was born in 25/08/1967
Schools in Plainfield
College & universities near Plainfield, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 383279 | Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield | North Plainfield (NJ) | 07060 |
| 185679 | JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools-School of Nursing | Plainfield (NJ) | 07061 |
| 491613 | Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch | North Plainfield (NJ) | 07060-0000 |
| 185651 | JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools-School of Imaging | Plainfield (NJ) | 07061 |
| 417831 | Union County Vocational Technical School | Scotch Plains (NJ) | 07076 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Plainfield, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Plainfield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Netherwood Post Office | Plainfield (NJ) | 07062 |
| Fanwood Post Office | Fanwood (NJ) | 07023 |
| Scotch Plain Post Office | Scotch Plains (NJ) | 07076 |
| North Plainfield Post Office | North Plainfield (NJ) | 07060 |
| Plainfield Post Office | Plainfield (NJ) | 07060 |
Other places with the same name (12)
- Plainfield , Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 44,542 people.
- Plainfield , Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 36,275 people.
- Plainfield , Connecticut town in Connecticut, United States with a population of 15,084 people.
- Plainfield , Pennsylvania unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 6,248 people.
- Plainfield , Michigan charter township in Kent County, Michigan with a population of 3,719 people.
- Plainfield , New Hampshire town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 2,419 people.
- Plainfield , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 1,263 people.
- Plainfield , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 663 people.
- Plainfield , Wisconsin village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 554 people.
- Plainfield , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 413 people.
- Plainfield , Ohio human settlement in Coshocton County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 159 people.
Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 128,382 | The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Elizabethport | 124,969 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Union | 67,137 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Linden | 42,076 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Rahway | 29,832 | City in Union County, New Jersey |
| Westfield | 29,238 | Town in Union County, New Jersey |
| Scotch Plains | 24,138 | Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| Cranford | 24,028 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hillside | 21,841 | Township of New Jersey |
| Summit | 21,812 | City in Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| Roselle | 21,689 | Borough in New Jersey, USA |
| Clark | 15,837 | Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| New Providence | 13,994 | Town in New Jersey, United States |
| Roselle Park | 13,510 | Borough in Union County, New Jersey |
| Berkeley Heights | 13,313 | Township in Union County, New Jersey |
| Kenilworth | 8,153 | Town in New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Plainfield distances to largest New Jersey cities
