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Plain City, OH
Village in Madison County, Ohio.
Population
3,829
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,249
ZIP codes
0
Plain City and its ZIP codes
Plain City at a glance
- Plain City is about 4.3 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $117,972, 65% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $368,500 (72% above Ohio) and median rent is $985 a month.
Local data for Plain City, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plain City, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$117,972
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$368,500
Median rent
$985/mo
Homeownership
82.0%
Bachelor's or higher
43.5%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,686), Irish Americans (615), Italian Americans (115).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Plain City.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,556
24,269 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,980
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$257M
FY 2026, $5,869 per person
How people get to work
Plain City, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plain City, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
358
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plain City, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities near Plain City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New CaliforniaCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Unionville CenterVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.2 |
| DublinCity | 6.9 mi | 24.7 |
| Shawnee HillsVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| HilliardCity | 7.7 mi | 14.2 |
| Lake DarbyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| MarysvilleCity | 10 mi | 16.3 |
| PowellCity | 10 mi | 5.8 |
| PlumwoodCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Milford CenterVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| West JeffersonVillage | 11 mi | 10 |
| Upper ArlingtonCity | 12 mi | 9.8 |
| OstranderVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| RiverleaVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Lincoln VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| WorthingtonCity | 13 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plain City, OH in?
- Plain City is in Madison County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Plain City, OH?
- About 3,829 people live in Plain City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plain City?
- Nearby places include New California (3.5 mi), Unionville Center (4.5 mi), Dublin (6.9 mi), Shawnee Hills (7.7 mi), Hilliard (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023