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Plainfield, PA
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17081.
Population
248
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
384
ZIP codes
1
Plainfield and its ZIP codes
Plainfield at a glance
- Plainfield is 32% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
Local data for Plainfield, PA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Plainfield.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,962
137,858 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,515
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102B
FY 2026, $394,377 per person
PPP loans
$38.3K
2 loans, 3 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Plainfield, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
526
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
555
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Plainfield
1 in or overlapping Plainfield. Population shown
Cities near Plainfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarlisleBorough | 3.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Carlisle BarracksCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| SchlusserCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.4 |
| NewvilleBorough | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Mount Holly SpringsBorough | 7.9 mi | 1.4 |
| Boiling SpringsCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.5 |
| LandisburgBorough | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| New KingstownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| LoysvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| IdavilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| GardnersCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| DillsburgBorough | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| MechanicsburgBorough | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| NewburgBorough | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| BlainBorough | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| BendersvilleBorough | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plainfield, PA in?
- Plainfield is in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Plainfield, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Plainfield include 17081.
- What is the population of Plainfield, PA?
- About 248 people live in Plainfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plainfield?
- Nearby places include Carlisle (3.9 mi), Carlisle Barracks (5.8 mi), Schlusser (6.1 mi), Newville (6.7 mi), Mount Holly Springs (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023