South Plainfield, New Jersey

South Plainfield: Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

About

South Plainfield is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,385 and a population density of 1,084 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,965 inhabitants.

The city was created 97 years ago in 1926.

South Plainfield locator map
Location of South Plainfield on New Jersey map.

Quick Facts about South Plainfield

Population : 23,965 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Jersey (United States)
County : Middlesex County
Postal code : 07080
Area : 21.58 km2
Altitude : 82 feet / 25 meters
Establishment : April 04, 1926 (97 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 06:44:23 (29th March 2024)
Density : 1,111 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 2.42% (2010-2020)
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Geography

South Plainfield is located at 40°34'45"N 74°24'42"W (40.5792700, -74.4115400). It has 4 neighbors: Edison, Piscataway, Plainfield and Scotch Plains.

South Plainfield map

South Plainfield has 4 neighbours.

  • Edison township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
  • Piscataway township in New Jersey, United States
  • 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.
  • Scotch Plains township in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Demographics

The population of South Plainfield increased by 2.42% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 23,385 - census
2011 23,440 0.23% estimation process
2012 23,555 0.49% estimation process
2013 23,573 0.08% estimation process
2014 23,635 0.26% estimation process
2015 23,842 0.87% estimation process
2016 23,867 0.1% estimation process
2017 23,965 0.41% estimation process
2018 24,024 0.25% estimation process
2019 24,052 0.12% estimation process
2020 23,965 -0.36% estimation process

South Plainfield zip code is 07080. County name: Middlesex, County fips: 34023

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People born in South Plainfield (8)

People born in South Plainfield, including actress Veronica Alicino, guitarist Greg Garbowsky, writer and producer Michael Price, .

List

  • Patrick J. Diegnan (New Jersey State Assemblyman, 18th Legislative District) he was born in 19/03/1949
  • Rob Hoffman (American photographer) he was born in 30/01/1986
  • Josh Pauls (American ice sledge hockey player) he was born in 31/12/1992
  • Daniel La Spata (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1981
  • Anthony Ashnault (American freestyle wrestler) he was born in 06/06/1995

Schools in South Plainfield

College & universities near South Plainfield, NJ

Code Name City ZIP
184427 Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield South Plainfield (NJ) 07080-2424

Stations (22)

Amtrak & bus stations near South 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
PJC Princeton Junction station 2 Wallace Road RAIL

Post offices near South Plainfield

Post Office Name City ZIP
South Plainfield Post Office South Plainfield (NJ) 07080

Other cities in Middlesex County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , NJ. (more)

City Name Population Title
Woodbridge 99,430 Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
Edison 98,721 Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
Menlo Park 97,687 Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
Old Bridge 65,414 Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
Piscataway 57,164 Township in New Jersey, United States
New Brunswick 56,182 The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Perth Amboy 51,309 The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
East Brunswick 48,309 Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Sayreville 43,855 A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Sayreville Junction 42,890 A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Carteret 23,383 Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
South Old Bridge 23,233 City in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Plainsboro 22,709 Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Morristown 19,229 Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA
Iselin 18,695 Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States
Avenel 17,011 Town in New Jersey, United States

Distance to Other Cities

South Plainfield distances to largest New Jersey cities