Plainfield, CT cityscape

06374

Plainfield, CT

Total Population
8,119
Median Household Income
$67,561
Median Home Value
$231,000
Median Rent
$1,124

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$67,561
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$231,000
101.1% above state median
Rent
$1,124
100% above state median
Median Age
36.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Plainfield, CT

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 6.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$67,561
-10.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-27,441,216
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.51 people

Total Households
3,168
Family Households
39.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
24.6%
#2 Industry
Education
23.4%
#3 Industry
Finance
17.5%
Total Employed Residents:1,988

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:3,327
Commute Insights
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.5%
3,959 employed
Labor Force
4,232
273 unemployed
Median Age
36.5 years
Per Capita Income
$32,932
Poverty Rate
10.9%