City

Plainfield, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Waushara County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,155Population
💰$64,250Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$152,500Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓24.3%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81%Hispanic: 14.4%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.4%Other: 1.7%Race
White81.0%
Hispanic14.4%
Black0.3%
Asian1.4%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads24.3% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma36 (2.7%)
HS Graduate649 (48.6%)
Some College195 (14.6%)
Associates131 (9.8%)
Bachelors126 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree198 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 48.6%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad48.6%
Some College14.6%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,250 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$152,500 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units1,042
Vacant Units239

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Plainfield, WI

Plainfield is a city in Wisconsin, located in Waushara County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,155 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Plainfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,250 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Plainfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plainfield is less-educated. 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.97%).

Plainfield, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Plainfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54966 2,155 $64,250 $152,500 $800 6.1% 24.3% 85.4%