City

Plainfield, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bremer County  ·  Iowa

👥768Population
💰$76,380Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.8Median Age
🏠$168,200Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓17.7%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 2.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian0.1%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
18%
65+
26%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads17.7% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
HS Graduate273 (47.8%)
Some College111 (19.4%)
Associates86 (15.1%)
Bachelors47 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree54 (9.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.8%Some College: 19.4%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
HS Grad47.8%
Some College19.4%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.3%Renter: 10.7%Tenure
Owner89.3%
Renter10.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,380 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$168,200 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$682/mo
Total Housing Units377
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
68%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
61%
About Plainfield, IA

Plainfield is a city in Iowa, located in Bremer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 768 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.8 years.

Economically, Plainfield is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,380 is near the national average. Approximately 3.7% 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 $168,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $682 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plainfield is less-educated. 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.31%).

Plainfield, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Plainfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50666 768 $76,380 $168,200 $682 5.6% 17.7% 89.3%