Plainfield, New Jersey
Plainfield: A city in Union County, New Jersey.
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 179 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6337,-74.4074 |
| Altitude | 95 feet / 29 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1847 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:48:57 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 3,235 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.41% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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
1Cedar Brook Park Cricket Field
Plainfield, NJ 07060, United States View details
Phone: +19085274000 | Website available
2Green Brook Park
Plainfield, NJ 07063, United States View details
3Drake House Museum
602 W Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060, United States View details
Phone: +19087555831 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Plainfield
1Plainfield City Hall
515 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060 View details
Phone: +19087533310 | Website available
2City of Plainfield
1300 W 4th St, Plainfield, NJ 07063 View details
Phone: +19087539917
People born in Plainfield (172)
People born in Plainfield, including jazz pianist Bill Evans, actress Mary McCormack, athletics competitor Milt Campbell, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Plainfield, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 383279 | Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield | North Plainfield (NJ) | 07060 |
| 185651 | JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools-School of Imaging | Plainfield (NJ) | 07061 |
| 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 |
| 417831 | Union County Vocational Technical School | Scotch Plains (NJ) | 07076 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Plainfield, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Plainfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Netherwood Post Office | Plainfield (NJ) | 07062 |
| North Plainfield Post Office | North Plainfield (NJ) | 07060 |
| Plainfield Post Office | Plainfield (NJ) | 07060 |
| Scotch Plain Post Office | Scotch Plains (NJ) | 07076 |
| Fanwood Post Office | Fanwood (NJ) | 07023 |
Other places with the same name (11)
- 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