Plainfield
Town in Washington County, Vermont

Plainfield is a town in Washington County, Vermont, with 1,236 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,096 ft (334 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Barre, 5.3 miles SW.
- 1,236residents (2020 Census)
- 1,096 ftelevation · 334 m
- 21.0 sq miland area · 54.4 km²
- 59 / sq mipopulation density
- 05667ZIP code
About Plainfield
Plainfield, a town in Washington County, Vermont, United States was incorporated in 1867. The population was 1,236 at the 2020 census. Plainfield was the location of Goddard College.
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Living in Plainfield
- Median household income
- $69,250
- Median home value
- $318,400
- Median rent
- $1,153/mo
- Median age
- 48.1
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Plainfield had 1,236 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,236 |
|---|---|
| Density | 59 per sq mi (23 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Plainfield at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,236 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.00 sq mi (54.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2438° N, 72.4197° W |
| ZIP code | 05667 |
| Official website | plainfieldvt.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5002355825 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Plainfield
- Barre5.3 mi SW
- East Montpelier5.6 mi NW
- Orange5.7 mi SE
- Websterville6.6 mi SW
- East Barre6.8 mi S
- South Barre7.0 mi SW
- Graniteville7.4 mi SW
- Montpelier7.7 mi W
- Groton8.1 mi E
- Marshfield8.1 mi NE
- Calais8.5 mi N
- Berlin10.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Plainfield
What county is Plainfield in?
Plainfield is in Washington County, Vermont.
What is the population of Plainfield, VT?
1,236 people lived in Plainfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Plainfield, VT?
The ZIP code of Plainfield is 05667.
What is the elevation of Plainfield?
1,096 feet (334 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Plainfield?
Barre (5.3 mi), East Montpelier (5.6 mi), Orange (5.7 mi), Websterville (6.6 mi), East Barre (6.8 mi).
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