City

Plainfield, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Hendricks County  ·  Indiana

👥38,889Population
💰$87,315Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$271,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.5%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.4%Hispanic: 6%Black: 8.7%Asian: 4.3%Other: 4.2%Race
White76.4%
Hispanic6.0%
Black8.7%
Asian4.3%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
32%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads45.5% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma362 (1.5%)
HS Graduate7,331 (29.6%)
Some College3,288 (13.3%)
Associates2,530 (10.2%)
Bachelors1,823 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree9,461 (38.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 38.2%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College13.3%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate38.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,315 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$271,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,307/mo
Total Housing Units14,426
Vacant Units525

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
62%
About Plainfield, IN

Plainfield is a city in Indiana, located in Hendricks County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 38,889 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Plainfield is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,315 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Plainfield is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $271,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,307 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plainfield is well-educated. 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.35%).

Plainfield, IN offers residents above-average earning potential within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Plainfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46168 38,889 $87,315 $271,400 $1,307 3.3% 45.5% 68.2%