City

Plainfield, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hampshire County  ·  Massachusetts

👥593Population
💰$72,083Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$271,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓55.1%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.9%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 7.9%Race
White87.9%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads55.1% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.7%)
HS Graduate120 (27.3%)
Some College47 (10.7%)
Associates27 (6.2%)
Bachelors37 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree205 (46.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 27.3%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 6.2%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 46.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad27.3%
Some College10.7%
Associates6.2%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate46.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.1%Renter: 6.9%Tenure
Owner93.1%
Renter6.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,083 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$271,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,063/mo
Total Housing Units331
Vacant Units84

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
64%
About Plainfield, MA

Plainfield is a city in Massachusetts, located in Hampshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 593 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Plainfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,083 is near the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Plainfield is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $271,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,063 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plainfield is well-educated. 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.86%).

Plainfield, MA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Plainfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01070 593 $72,083 $271,100 $1,063 0.7% 55.1% 93.1%