City

Plainfield, IL

3 ZIP codes  ·  Will County  ·  Illinois

👥100,891Population
💰$125,926Median HH Income▲ 65% above avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$331,071Median Home Value▲ 19% above avg
🎓53.8%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.9%Hispanic: 16.2%Black: 10.4%Asian: 6.5%Other: 2.6%Race
White63.9%
Hispanic16.2%
Black10.4%
Asian6.5%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.14
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads53.8% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma731 (1.2%)
HS Graduate13,682 (22.1%)
Some College6,357 (10.3%)
Associates7,880 (12.7%)
Bachelors5,973 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree27,355 (44.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 22.1%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 44.1%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad22.1%
Some College10.3%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate44.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.4%Renter: 9.6%Tenure
Owner90.4%
Renter9.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$125,926 ▲ 65% above avg
Median Home Value$331,071 ▲ 19% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,103/mo
Total Housing Units32,812
Vacant Units533

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
40%
2000+
54%
About Plainfield, IL

Plainfield is a city in Illinois, located in Will County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 100,891 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.67 years.

Economically, Plainfield is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $125,926 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Plainfield is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $331,071, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,103 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plainfield is well-educated. 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (63.88%).

Plainfield, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Plainfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60544 27,937 $108,447 $311,700 $1,809 6.2% 53.4% 85.6%
60585 24,948 $151,202 $416,400 $2,326 1.7% 68.7% 91.6%
60586 48,006 $122,963 $298,000 $2,159 5.4% 46.2% 92.6%