City

Plainfield, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Vermont

👥2,245Population
💰$60,938Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$285,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓52.4%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.8%Asian: 2.5%Other: 2%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.8%
Asian2.5%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads52.4% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (2%)
HS Graduate405 (26.4%)
Some College131 (8.5%)
Associates163 (10.6%)
Bachelors139 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree664 (43.3%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 43.3%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad26.4%
Some College8.5%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate43.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,938 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$285,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,184/mo
Total Housing Units1,104
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
65%
About Plainfield, VT

Plainfield is a city in Vermont, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,245 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Plainfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,938 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Plainfield is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $285,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,184 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plainfield is well-educated. 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.01%).

Plainfield, VT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Vermont.

ZIP Codes in Plainfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05667 2,245 $60,938 $285,300 $1,184 2.5% 52.4% 76.5%