Plainfield, PA

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Population
248
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
497 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$181,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,977
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Plainfield is a quiet, close-knit rural community tucked into Pennsylvania's Cumberland Valley. Situated along Route 641 in West Pennsboro Township, it sits roughly halfway between Carlisle and Newville, putting daily essentials and local dining just a short drive away. The surrounding landscape is made up of open farmland and scenic country roads, giving the area a peaceful, spread-out feel while still keeping commuters close to major travel routes.

Families in Plainfield are served by the Big Spring School District, with local kids attending Plainfield Elementary right nearby before heading down Route 641 to Newville for middle and high school. As a small, unincorporated village, municipal services are handled by West Pennsboro Township, and residents head into Carlisle for most of their grocery runs, healthcare, and dining. It offers a relaxed, rural lifestyle with easy connections to everything Cumberland County has to offer.

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