Plainfield, Pennsylvania
Plainfield: unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Plainfield is a city located in the county of Cumberland in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,138 and a population density of 3,669 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,248 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Plainfield
| Population | 6,248 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Area | 1.67 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.2031,-77.2900 |
| Altitude | 1,670 feet / 509 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:21:04 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 17081 |
| Density | 3,734 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.76% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Plainfield is located at 40°12'11"N 77°17'24"W (40.2031400, -77.2899800).
Plainfield map
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Plainfield increased by 1.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,138 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,173 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,180 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,170 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,164 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,147 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,166 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,185 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,228 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,232 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,248 | 0.26% | estimation process |
People born in Plainfield (1)
American baseball player Elmer Yoter was born in Plainfield
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Plainfield, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212009 | Dickinson College | Carlisle (PA) | 17013-2896 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Plainfield, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Plainfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Post Office | Plainfield (PA) | 17081 |
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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, 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 Cumberland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cumberland County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Allen | 20,226 | Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Carlisle | 19,213 | Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Mechanicsburg | 8,999 | Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Camp Hill | 7,919 | Town in Pennsylvania, United Staes of America |
| Middlesex | 7,582 | Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| New Cumberland | 7,300 | City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Enola | 6,111 | Town in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States |
| Dickinson | 5,385 | Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Schlusser | 5,265 | Census designated place |
| Allen | 5,092 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Lemoyne | 4,632 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Myerstown | 3,258 | Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Wormleysburg | 3,062 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Washington | 2,703 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Mount Holly Springs | 2,052 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Shiremanstown | 1,641 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Plainfield distances to largest Pennsylvania cities