Pleasant Plains
Census-designated place in Somerset County, New Jersey

Pleasant Plains is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Somerset County, New Jersey, with 792 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 95 ft (29 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Griggstown, 1.5 miles SW.
- 792residents (2020 Census)
- 95 ftelevation · 29 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.3 km²
- 246 / sq mipopulation density
- 08823ZIP code
About Pleasant Plains
Pleasant Plains is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Franklin Township, in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, Pleasant Plains had a population of 792. Having no distinct boundaries, a large area in the center of Franklin Township centered on the intersections of South Middlebush Road (County Route 615) with Claremont and Suydam Roads (the former also CR 648) is generally considered Pleasant Plains.
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- Median home value
- $598,200
- Median age
- 51.6
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Pleasant Plains had 792 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 792 |
|---|---|
| Density | 246 per sq mi (95 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pleasant Plains at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 792 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.22 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4510° N, 74.5731° W |
| ZIP code | 08823 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3459500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pleasant Plains
- Griggstown1.5 mi SW
- Franklin Park1.7 mi E
- Ten Mile Run2.1 mi S
- Franklin2.1 mi NE
- Blackwells Mills2.4 mi NW
- Six Mile Run2.4 mi NE
- Kendall Park2.7 mi S
- East Millstone3.2 mi N
- East Rocky Hill3.4 mi SW
- Millstone3.6 mi N
- Clyde4.0 mi NE
- Middlebush4.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Plains
What county is Pleasant Plains in?
Pleasant Plains is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Pleasant Plains, NJ?
792 people lived in Pleasant Plains at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pleasant Plains, NJ?
The ZIP code of Pleasant Plains is 08823.
What is the elevation of Pleasant Plains?
95 feet (29 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pleasant Plains?
Griggstown (1.5 mi), Franklin Park (1.7 mi), Ten Mile Run (2.1 mi), Franklin (2.1 mi), Blackwells Mills (2.4 mi).
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