North Plainfield
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
North Plainfield is a borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, with 22,808 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 72 ft (22 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Plainfield, 1.3 miles E.
- 22,808residents (2020 Census)
- 72 ftelevation · 22 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.3 km²
- 8,124 / sq mipopulation density
- 07060main ZIP code (3 in total)
About North Plainfield
North Plainfield is a borough in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located within the Raritan Valley region. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 22,808, an increase of 872 (+4.0%) from the 2010 census count of 21,936, which in turn reflected an increase of 833 (+3.9%) from the 21,103 counted in the 2000 census.
North Plainfield Township was created from portions of Warren Township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature passed on April 2, 1872. The borough of North Plainfield became an independent municipality on June 9, 1885. The name derives from Plainfield, which in turn derived its name from a local estate and for its scenic location.
In 1902, the New Jersey Legislature approved measures that would have allowed the borough to become part of Union County (a measure repealed in 1903) and to allow for a merger of North Plainfield with the City of Plainfield subject to the approval of a referendum by voters in both municipalities.
North Plainfield is home to the Washington Park Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
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Living in North Plainfield
- Median household income
- $87,349
- Median home value
- $374,700
- Median rent
- $1,752/mo
- Median age
- 36.2
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North Plainfield had 22,808 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,808 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8,124 per sq mi (3,137 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Plainfield at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 22,808 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.81 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6213° N, 74.4395° W |
| ZIP codes | 07060, 07063, 07069 |
| Official website | northplainfield.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3453280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Plainfield
- Plainfield1.3 mi E
- Watchung1.5 mi N
- Dunellen2.5 mi SW
- Green Brook2.6 mi SW
- Fanwood3.2 mi NE
- South Plainfield3.5 mi S
- Scotch Plains3.6 mi E
- Berkeley Heights3.9 mi N
- Warren4.3 mi W
- Middlesex4.5 mi SW
- Stirling4.8 mi NW
- Long Hill5.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about North Plainfield
What county is North Plainfield in?
North Plainfield is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the population of North Plainfield, NJ?
22,808 people lived in North Plainfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Plainfield, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07060. Other ZIP codes: 07063, 07069.
What is the elevation of North Plainfield?
72 feet (22 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Plainfield?
Plainfield (1.3 mi), Watchung (1.5 mi), Dunellen (2.5 mi), Green Brook (2.6 mi), Fanwood (3.2 mi).
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