Plainfield, Indiana
Plainfield: town in Indiana, United States
About
Plainfield is a town located in the county of Hendricks in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 27,631 and a population density of 471 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 36,275 inhabitants.
The town was created 187 years ago in 1838.
Quick Facts about Plainfield
| Population | 36,275 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Hendricks County |
| Postal code | 46168 |
| Phone Area Codes | 317 |
| Area | 58.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7042,-86.3994 |
| Altitude | 715 feet / 218 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1839 (187 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time | 17:57:36 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 618 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 23.83% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Plainfield is located at 39°42'15"N 86°23'58"W (39.7042100, -86.3994400).
Plainfield map
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Weather
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest w...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Plainfield increased by 23.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,631 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,482 | 2.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,271 | 2.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 30,122 | 2.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,468 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,590 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,419 | 2.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 32,938 | 4.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 34,344 | 4.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 35,287 | 2.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,275 | 2.72% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Plainfield
1Sky Zone Trampoline Park
851 Columbia Rd Ste 172, Plainfield, IN 46168, United States View details
Phone: +13172683200 | Website available
2Sodalis Nature Park
7700 S County Rd 975 E, Plainfield, IN 46168, United States View details
Phone: +13177186188 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Plainfield
1Plainfield Town Hall
206 W Main St, Plainfield, IN 46168 View details
Phone: +13178392561 | Website available
People born in Plainfield (10)
People born in Plainfield, including basketball coach Del Harris, actor Forrest Tucker, conservationist and zoologist William Temple Hornaday, .
More notable people
- James Tague (Witness to the JFK assassination) he was born in 17/10/1936
- John Kennedy (American puppeteer, born 1968) he was born in 17/11/1968
- Kelly Faris (American basketball player) she was born in 16/01/1991
- Paul Franklin (American football player (1906-1959)) he was born in 02/01/1906
- Jeremy Kehrt (baseball player (1985-)) he was born in 21/12/1985
- Anthony Sims Jr. (US professional boxer) he was born in 23/02/1995
- Virginia Dill McCarty she was born in 15/12/1924
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Plainfield, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 438735 | Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Indianapolis | Indianapolis (IN) | 46241 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Plainfield, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
| COI | Connersville station | 1012 Eastern Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Plainfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Post Office | Plainfield (IN) | 46168 |
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- Plainfield, New Hampshire town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 2,419 people.
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- 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.
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Other cities in Hendricks County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hendricks County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsburg | 27,597 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Avon | 19,361 | Town in Indiana |
| Danville | 10,241 | Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States |
| Pittsboro | 3,812 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Clayton | 1,032 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Coatesville | 562 | Human settlement in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America |
| North Salem | 539 | Human settlement in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Lizton | 490 | Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States |
| Amo | 432 | Town in Indiana |
| Stilesville | 340 | Human settlement in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Plainfield distances to largest Indiana cities