City

Plainfield, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Northeastern Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥7,884Population
💰$69,294Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$234,900Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.9%Hispanic: 6%Black: 2.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2%Race
White87.9%
Hispanic6.0%
Black2.8%
Asian0.8%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,053 (39.3%)
Some College794 (15.2%)
Associates826 (15.8%)
Bachelors728 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree780 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College15.2%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
48%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,294 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$234,900 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,279/mo
Total Housing Units3,298
Vacant Units105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Plainfield, CT

Plainfield is a city in Connecticut, located in Northeastern Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,884 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Plainfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,294 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Plainfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $234,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,279 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plainfield is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.85%).

Plainfield, CT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Plainfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06374 7,884 $69,294 $234,900 $1,279 5.6% 28.8% 76.2%