Plainfield, IN GIS Map
Plainfield is a city in Hendricks County, Indiana, with a population of about 34,668. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Hendricks County
- Population
- 34,668
- Elevation
- 729 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.7042, -86.3994
- ZIP code
- 46168
- Land area
- 26.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
About Plainfield, IN
Plainfield is a town in Guilford, Liberty, and Washington townships, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. The population was 27,631 at the 2010 census, and in 2022 the estimated population was 36,074.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Plainfield
- Avon, IN4 mi
- Brownsburg, IN10 mi
- Indianapolis, IN14 mi
- Greenwood, IN17 mi
- Zionsville, IN19 mi
- Martinsville, IN19 mi
- Lawrence, IN22 mi
- Franklin, IN24 mi
Other Cities in Hendricks County
GIS Data for Plainfield, IN
The Plainfield map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Plainfield without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Plainfield Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
36,369
Households
12,809
Median household income
$87,272
Median age
38.4 years
Median home value
$280,600
Median gross rent
$1,499/mo
Owner-occupied homes
62.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
Below poverty level
8.1%
Land area
26.9 sq mi
Population density
1,351 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Plainfield
Plainfield Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
27,631
April 2020 (estimates base)
34,649
July 2024 estimate
37,796
Change 2010-2020
+25.4%
Change 2020-2024
+9.1%
Photos of Plainfield
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Plainfield
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Plainfield.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mooresville Medical Plaza | 100 Town Center Dr S, 46158 | Leased | 3,081 | Sep 2029 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Plainfield
General soil map unit at the city center: Sawmill-Lawson-Genesee
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 28.4 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- Frequent
- Min. annual water table depth
- 31 cm
Soil Components
- Sawmill26%
Mollisols · Cumulic Endoaquolls
- Lawson24%
Mollisols · Aquic Cumulic Hapludolls
- Genesee24%
Inceptisols · Fluventic Eutrudepts
- Shoals7%
Inceptisols · Fluventic Endoaquepts
- Ross5%
Mollisols · Cumulic Hapludolls
- Sloan3%
Mollisols · Fluvaquentic Endoaquolls
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Plainfield
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Indianapolis Nwfo, In weather station, elevation 790 ft, 6.3 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 85°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 19°F
Annual precipitation
45.8 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 36 | 40 | 51 | 64 | 74 | 82 | 85 | 84 | 78 | 66 | 52 | 40 |
| Avg low °F | 19 | 23 | 32 | 43 | 54 | 63 | 67 | 65 | 57 | 45 | 34 | 25 |
| Precip. in | 3.24 | 2.50 | 3.73 | 4.64 | 4.93 | 5.37 | 4.67 | 3.47 | 3.45 | 3.36 | 3.47 | 2.98 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Plainfield
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Hendricks County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 76.8 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- HurricaneVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Plainfield FAQ
What county is Plainfield in?
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Plainfield, Indiana is located in Hendricks County.
What is the population of Plainfield?
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Plainfield has a population of about 34,668, making it the number 26 of the 55 Indiana cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Plainfield?
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The elevation of Plainfield is approximately 729 feet (222 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Plainfield?
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The ZIP code for Plainfield is 46168.
What time zone is Plainfield in?
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Plainfield is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
How far is Plainfield from Indianapolis?
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Plainfield is about 14 miles from Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana, in a straight line.
What cities are near Plainfield?
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Cities near Plainfield include Avon, IN (4 miles); Brownsburg, IN (10 miles); Indianapolis, IN (14 miles); Greenwood, IN (17 miles); Zionsville, IN (19 miles).
Local notes for Plainfield, IN
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.