Plainfield
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Plainfield is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with 443 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 509 ft (155 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lower Frankford, 2.7 miles N.
- 443residents (2020 Census)
- 509 ftelevation · 155 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 686 / sq mipopulation density
- 17081ZIP code
About Plainfield
Plainfield is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 399 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area.
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- Median household income
- $73,977
- Median home value
- $181,900
- Median age
- 58.6
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Plainfield had 443 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 443 |
|---|---|
| Density | 686 per sq mi (265 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Plainfield at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cumberland County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 443 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.65 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2012° N, 77.2833° W |
| ZIP code | 17081 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4261080 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Plainfield
- Lower Frankford2.7 mi N
- West Pennsboro2.9 mi SW
- Carlisle4.2 mi E
- North Middleton4.7 mi NE
- Upper Frankford5.3 mi NW
- Carlisle Barracks5.9 mi E
- Schlusser5.9 mi NE
- Newville6.6 mi W
- Tyrone7.2 mi NW
- Penn7.5 mi SW
- South Middleton7.7 mi SE
- Dickinson7.7 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Plainfield
What county is Plainfield in?
Plainfield is in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Plainfield, PA?
443 people lived in Plainfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Plainfield, PA?
The ZIP code of Plainfield is 17081.
What is the elevation of Plainfield?
509 feet (155 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Plainfield?
Lower Frankford (2.7 mi), West Pennsboro (2.9 mi), Carlisle (4.2 mi), North Middleton (4.7 mi), Upper Frankford (5.3 mi).
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