Plainfield, Massachusetts
Plainfield: town in Massachusetts, United States
About
Plainfield is a town located in the county of Hampshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 648 and a population density of 30 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 663 inhabitants.
The town was created 256 years ago in 1769.
Quick Facts about Plainfield
| Population | 663 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Hampshire County |
| Different from | Plainville |
| Phone Area Codes | 413 |
| Area | 21.3 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.5154,-72.9162 |
| Altitude | 1,677 feet / 511 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1770 (256 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:57:41 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 01070 |
| Density | 31 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.26% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 50℉ Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Plainfield is located at 42°30'55"N 72°54'58"W (42.5153600, -72.9162100).
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Weather
50°F
Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers
7 mph S
Wednesday
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Plainfield increased by 2.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 648 | - | census |
| 2011 | 650 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 649 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 652 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 650 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 649 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 656 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 660 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 662 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 661 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 663 | 0.3% | estimation process |
Plainfield zip code is 01070.
County name: Hampshire, County
fips: 25015
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Plainfield, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 419095 | Charles H McCann Technical School | North Adams (MA) | 01247-3999 |
| 165981 | Greenfield Community College | Greenfield (MA) | 01301-9739 |
| 167288 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | North Adams (MA) | 01247-4100 |
| 425986 | Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus | Pittsfield (MA) | 01201-5300 |
| 165495 | Conway School of Landscape Design | Northampton (MA) | 01060 |
Nearby Transit Stations (26)
Rail and bus stations connected to Plainfield, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Plainfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Post Office | Plainfield (MA) | 01070 |
| Cummington Post Office | Cummington (MA) | 01026 |
| Ashfield Post Office | Ashfield (MA) | 01330 |
| Buckland Post Office | Buckland (MA) | 01338 |
| Worthington Post Office | Worthington (MA) | 01098 |
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- Plainfield, New Jersey A city in Union County, New Jersey. with a population of 50,011 people.
- 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, 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 Hampshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hampshire County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst | 40,643 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Northampton | 28,362 | County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Amherst Center | 19,065 | Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts |
| South Hadley | 17,539 | City in Massachusetts |
| Easthampton | 15,750 | City in Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Belchertown | 15,103 | City in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Ware | 9,897 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| North Amherst | 6,819 | Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts |
| Granby | 6,262 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Southampton | 6,162 | Human settlement in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Hadley | 5,327 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| South Amherst | 4,994 | Village in the United States |
| Hatfield | 3,243 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Williamsburg | 2,462 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Huntington | 2,159 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westhampton | 1,630 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |