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 140 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6301,-74.4274 |
| Altitude | 236 feet / 72 meters |
| Establishment | June 09, 1885 (140 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:27:36 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 2,908 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.25% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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.
North Plainfield map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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 |
Best Things to Do in North Plainfield
1Green acres park
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2Fleetwood Museum-Photography
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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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to North 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to North 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 |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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