Plainfield

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire

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Plainfield is a town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, with 2,459 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 522 ft (159 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cornish, 4.9 miles S.

About Plainfield

Plainfield is a town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States. At the time of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 2,459. The town is home to the Helen Woodruff Smith Bird Sanctuary and Annie Duncan State Forest.

The village of Plainfield, where 178 people resided at the 2020 census, is defined as the Plainfield census-designated place (CDP) and is located in the western part of the town along New Hampshire Route 12A. Plainfield also includes the village of Meriden, home to Kimball Union Academy, a private preparatory school.

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Median household income
$122,656
Median home value
$442,400
Median rent
$1,674/mo
Median age
38.9
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Plainfield, NH population

Plainfield had 2,459 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,459
Density47 per sq mi (18 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Plainfield at a glance

StateNew Hampshire (NH)
CountySullivan County
TypeTown
Population2,459 (2020)
Land area52.25 sq mi (135.3 km²)
Water area0.74 sq mi (1.93 km²)
Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Coordinates43.5430° N, 72.2930° W
ZIP codes03781, 03745, 03770
Official websiteplainfieldnh.org
Census code (GEOID)3301962340

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Plainfield

What county is Plainfield in?

Plainfield is in Sullivan County, New Hampshire.

What is the population of Plainfield, NH?

2,459 people lived in Plainfield at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Plainfield, NH?

The main ZIP code is 03781. Other ZIP codes: 03745, 03770.

What is the elevation of Plainfield?

522 feet (159 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Plainfield?

Cornish (4.9 mi), North Hartland (5.0 mi), Lebanon (6.7 mi), Grantham (7.4 mi), White River Junction (7.6 mi).

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