The Plains

Census-designated place in Athens County, Ohio

Aerial view of The Plains, Ohio
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The Plains is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Athens County, Ohio, with 3,140 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 715 ft (218 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chauncey, 2.5 miles N.

About The Plains

The Plains is a census-designated place (CDP) in Athens County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,140 at the 2020 census.

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Median household income
$59,688
Median home value
$233,500
Median rent
$971/mo
Median age
59.4
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The Plains, OH population

The Plains had 3,140 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,140
Density1,377 per sq mi (532 per km²)

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

The Plains at a glance

StateOhio (OH)
CountyAthens County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population3,140 (2020)
Land area2.28 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Coordinates39.3652° N, 82.1336° W
ZIP code45780
Census code (GEOID)3976568

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Plains

What county is The Plains in?

The Plains is in Athens County, Ohio.

What is the population of The Plains, OH?

3,140 people lived in The Plains at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of The Plains, OH?

The ZIP code of The Plains is 45780.

What is the elevation of The Plains?

715 feet (218 m) above sea level.

What towns are near The Plains?

Chauncey (2.5 mi), Athens (3.2 mi), New Marshfield (5.3 mi), Millfield (5.3 mi), Buchtel (7.2 mi).

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