North Plainfield, New Jersey
North Plainfield: Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
About
North Plainfield is a city located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,936 and a population density of 3,003 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,246 inhabitants.
The city was created 139 years ago in 1885.
Quick Facts about North Plainfield
| Population : | 21,246 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Somerset County |
| Area : | 7.31 km2 |
| Altitude : | 236 feet / 72 meters |
| Establishment : | June 06, 1885 (139 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 16:03:26 (16th May 2025) |
| Density : | 2,908 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
North Plainfield is located at 40°37'48"N 74°25'39"W (40.6301000, -74.4273700). It has 2 neighbors: Plainfield and Watchung.
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North Plainfield has 2 neighbours.
- 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.
- Watchung borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of North Plainfield decreased by 3.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,936 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,837 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,850 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,815 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,757 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,661 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,611 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,541 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,460 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,289 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,246 | -0.2% | estimation process |
People born in North Plainfield (13)
People born in North Plainfield, including football player and coach Jack Bicknell, voice actor and comedian John DiMaggio, actress Molly Price, .
List
- Bernice Lapp (American swimmer, Olympic bronze medalist) she was born in 11/09/1917
- Allan Crite (American painter (1910-2007)) he was born in 20/03/1910
- Dan Canter (American soccer player) he was born in 16/11/1961
- Jack Bicknell, Jr. (American football coach) he was born in 07/02/1963
- Jack Melick (American bandleader) he was born in 21/12/1929
- John R. Winckler (American experimental physicist notable for his discovery of sprites in 1989) he was born in 27/10/1916
- Kay Blumetta (American baseball player) she was born in 01/05/1923
- Metal Maniac (American professional wrestler)
- Steve Schmidt (American political communication strategist) he was born in 28/09/1970
- Tyson Chandler (American-football player (1991-)) he was born in 02/02/1991
Schools in North Plainfield
College & universities near North Plainfield, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 383279 | Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield | North Plainfield (NJ) | 07060 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near North 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 North Plainfield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| North Plainfield Post Office | North Plainfield (NJ) | 07060 |
Other cities in Somerset County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 965,424 | Community in Franklin Township, New Jersey |
| Hillsborough | 40,105 | Township in Somerset county, New Jersey |
| Voorhees | 29,107 | Township in Camden County, New Jersey |
| Montgomery | 23,094 | Township in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Somerville | 12,157 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Bound Brook | 10,159 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Manville | 10,046 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Bedminster | 7,949 | Township of New Jersey |
| Raritan | 7,748 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Bernardsville | 7,556 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Watchung | 6,007 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States |
| South Bound Brook | 4,518 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Peapack | 2,086 | Human settlement in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Far Hills | 901 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Rocky Hill | 666 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
North Plainfield distances to largest New Jersey cities
