Plainfield
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Plainfield is a township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, with 6,263 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 568 ft (173 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ackermanville, 2.1 miles NE.
- 6,263residents (2020 Census)
- 568 ftelevation · 173 m
- 24.7 sq miland area · 64.1 km²
- 253 / sq mipopulation density
- 18072main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Plainfield
Plainfield Township is a township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population of Plainfield Township was 6,138 at the 2010 census. The township is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census.
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Living in Plainfield
- Median household income
- $87,230
- Median home value
- $316,300
- Median rent
- $1,711/mo
- Median age
- 52.4
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Plainfield had 6,263 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,263 |
|---|---|
| Density | 253 per sq mi (98 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Plainfield at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Northampton County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 6,263 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.74 sq mi (64.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8188° N, 75.2605° W |
| ZIP codes | 18072, 18091 |
| Official website | twp.plainfield.pa.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4209561088 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Plainfield
- Ackermanville2.1 mi NE
- Wind Gap2.6 mi NW
- Belfast2.6 mi S
- Pen Argyl3.4 mi N
- Bushkill3.8 mi W
- Washington4.1 mi NE
- Bangor4.3 mi NE
- Stockertown4.4 mi S
- Martins Creek4.4 mi SE
- Roseto4.6 mi NE
- Eastlawn Gardens5.0 mi S
- Tatamy5.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Plainfield
What county is Plainfield in?
Plainfield is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Plainfield, PA?
6,263 people lived in Plainfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Plainfield, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18072. Other ZIP codes: 18091.
What is the elevation of Plainfield?
568 feet (173 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Plainfield?
Ackermanville (2.1 mi), Wind Gap (2.6 mi), Belfast (2.6 mi), Pen Argyl (3.4 mi), Bushkill (3.8 mi).
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