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Plainfield, IN
Town in Hendricks County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46168, 46231.
Population
36,369
Land area
26.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,351
ZIP codes
2
Plainfield and its ZIP codes
Plainfield at a glance
- Plainfield is about 7.1 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 27th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $87,272 a year, 21% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $280,600 (29% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,499 a month.
Local data for Plainfield, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plainfield, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,272
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$280,600
Median rent
$1,499/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
32.7%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,374), Irish Americans (2,781), Indian Americans (1,460).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hendricks County. PPP loans are for Plainfield.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,214
81,450 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,043
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$971M
FY 2026, $5,557 per person
PPP loans
$77.78M
1,336 loans, 9,539 jobs reported
How people get to work
Plainfield, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plainfield, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
577
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
152
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
45.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plainfield, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Plainfield
2 in or overlapping Plainfield. Population shown
Cities near Plainfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AvonTown | 4.7 mi | 19.3 |
| CartersburgCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| BellevilleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| MooresvilleTown | 7.1 mi | 6.7 |
| ClaytonTown | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| ClermontTown | 9 mi | 0.7 |
| DanvilleTown | 9.3 mi | 10.1 |
| MonroviaTown | 9.4 mi | 1.8 |
| SpeedwayTown | 9.5 mi | 4.8 |
| BrownsburgTown | 9.8 mi | 17 |
| BrooklynTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| BethanyTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| CentertonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| AmoTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| PittsboroTown | 13 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plainfield, IN in?
- Plainfield is in Hendricks County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Plainfield, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Plainfield include 46168, 46231.
- What is the population of Plainfield, IN?
- About 36,369 people live in Plainfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plainfield?
- Nearby places include Avon (4.7 mi), Cartersburg (4.9 mi), Belleville (5.8 mi), Mooresville (7.1 mi), Clayton (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023