Plainfield
Village in Will County, Illinois
Plainfield is a village in Will County, Illinois, with 44,762 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 614 ft (187 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Crystal Lawns, 6.0 miles SE.
- 44,762residents (2020 Census)
- 614 ftelevation · 187 m
- 26.0 sq miland area · 67.3 km²
- 1,723 / sq mipopulation density
- 60544main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Plainfield
Plainfield is a village in Will and Kendall counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 44,762 at the 2020 census.
The village includes land in Will County's Plainfield and Wheatland townships, as well as Na-Au-Say and Oswego townships in Kendall County. With the growth in the Chicago suburbs in the 1990s and 2000s, the village has seen a population increase from 4,500 in 1990 to nearly 45,000 in 2020. It is midway between the cities of Naperville and Joliet in Chicago's collar counties.
The village has established a community Preservation Commission and historic preservation ordinance. It is the home of the Lake Renwick Preserve, a county forest preserve used for birdwatching and other activities. Located south of Village Hall is Settlers' Park, which includes a lake, war monument, open space, and more. The park presents outdoor concerts to the public in the summer.
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Living in Plainfield
- Median household income
- $144,000
- Median home value
- $431,400
- Median rent
- $2,119/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Plainfield had 44,762 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 44,762 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,723 per sq mi (665 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Plainfield at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Will County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 44,762 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.98 sq mi (67.3 km²) |
| Water area | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km²) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6294° N, 88.2456° W |
| ZIP codes | 60544, 60585 |
| Official website | plainfield-il.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1760287 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Plainfield
- Crystal Lawns6.0 mi SE
- Oswego6.0 mi NW
- Sunnyland6.5 mi SE
- Boulder Hill7.2 mi NW
- Romeoville7.5 mi E
- Crest Hill7.6 mi SE
- Shorewood7.9 mi S
- Bolingbrook8.2 mi NE
- Montgomery8.7 mi NW
- Joliet9.3 mi SE
- Naperville9.3 mi NE
- Aurora9.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Plainfield
What county is Plainfield in?
Plainfield is in Will County, Illinois.
What is the population of Plainfield, IL?
44,762 people lived in Plainfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Plainfield, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60544. Other ZIP codes: 60585.
What is the elevation of Plainfield?
614 feet (187 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Plainfield?
Crystal Lawns (6.0 mi), Oswego (6.0 mi), Sunnyland (6.5 mi), Boulder Hill (7.2 mi), Romeoville (7.5 mi).
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