| City: | Plainfield, Ohio |
| County: | Coshocton County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:43:19 PM |
| Population: | 107 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 220 / 740 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.2112, -81.7164 |
| Land Area: | 0.122 sq mi |
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Plainfield is a tiny village in Coshocton County, Ohio. Just 107 people live in this community, and nearly all the housing dates back to before 1939. It's one of those places where time seems to have slowed down.
The Community Post Office maintains only 7 PO Boxes, and most residents get their mail via rural carrier routes instead. With a PO Box adoption rate of just 13%, street delivery is the norm here. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, so residents have options.
Median age here is 50.2 years, suggesting an older population without many children. Only 2 residents are under 18. The median household income sits at $52,250, and homes are valued around $97,500. About 81% of households own their homes, and there are no businesses operating within the ZIP boundaries.
Street names tell the story of a classic small Ohio town: E Main St and W Main St run through the center, with Commercial Ave, College Ave, Church St, and Baker Ave branching off. The compact village covers just 0.12 square miles.
Classic small-town street names reflect Plainfield's 19th-century origins.
ZIP Code 43836 has 107 residents and 53 households (average 2.02 persons per household). The median age is 50.2 years, significantly older than the state (39.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.2% male and 45.8% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.5%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (2.8%, lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 107Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 112Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 877.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $51,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 53Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $120,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.02Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.91Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 131 | 136 | 142 | 138 | 124 | 124 | 112 | 108 | 106 | 135 | 115 | 116 | 85 | 112 |
| Decennial Census | 128 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 107 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.2
Male Median Age: 52.5
Female Median Age: 43.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Female | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| White: | 100 | 92.59% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.93% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 1.85% |
| Asian: | 3 | 2.78% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 1.85% |
| Total: | 108 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 58 | 54.21% | 52.5 years |
| Females: | 49 | 45.79% | 43.3 years |
| Total: | 107 | 100% | 50.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 110 | 98.21% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 1.79% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.79% |
| Total Population: | 112 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 110 | 98.21% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 1.79% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $51,250, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $11,875 (30.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,208. Family households earn a median of $83,750 versus $31,771 for nonfamily households (a difference of $51,979). By gender, male median income is $93,750 and female is $27,500, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $66,250 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 56.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (44.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,375 | $47,500 | $42,083 | $44,375 | $52,500 | $40,833 | $36,875 | $53,125 | $56,458 | $55,000 | $46,875 | $63,750 | $52,250 | $51,250 |
| Median Family Income | $59,375 | $63,750 | $60,000 | $76,250 | $63,125 | $54,167 | $54,688 | $58,750 | $60,556 | $62,292 | $68,125 | $77,656 | $73,750 | $83,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,667 | $35,625 | $21,250 | $19,792 | $19,886 | $20,000 | $22,386 | $35,313 | $35,417 | $26,250 | $26,500 | $28,958 | $29,773 | $31,771 |
| Median Male Income | $57,750 | $59,583 | $53,125 | $61,563 | $0 | $54,167 | $52,917 | $56,250 | $56,071 | $55,893 | $61,250 | $0 | $68,750 | $93,750 |
| Median Female Income | $21,944 | $27,917 | $27,500 | $28,333 | $0 | $30,556 | $30,000 | $28,125 | $30,000 | $23,750 | $24,375 | $33,750 | $26,250 | $27,500 |
| Employed: | 52 | 54.17% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 2.08% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 42 | 43.75% |
| Total: | 96 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 6 | 11.54% |
| Service: | 23 | 44.23% |
| Sales and Office: | 1 | 1.92% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 11.54% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 16 | 30.77% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 52 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $120,800, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $48,300 (66.62%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $41,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $575 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.18% (34.88% with a mortgage, 65.12% free-and-clear) and renters 21.82% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $72,500 | $67,900 | $65,800 | $66,800 | $66,300 | $66,800 | $69,000 | $76,300 | $79,500 | $79,600 | $80,800 | $87,700 | $97,500 | $120,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 7 | 58.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 5 | 41.67% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $575 | $606 | $0 | $592 | $575 | $538 | $525 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 15 | 27.27% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 28 | 50.91% |
| Renter Occupied: | 12 | 21.82% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 55 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 55 | 78.57% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 15 | 21.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 61 | 87.14% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 7 | 10.00% |
| Other Units: | 2 | 2.86% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
In 2024, 7.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 80.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 91.10%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 8.50 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.83%). College enrollment is 34.78%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 5 | 5.81% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 12 | 13.95% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 40 | 46.51% |
| Some college, no degree: | 12 | 13.95% |
| Associate's degree: | 11 | 12.79% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6 | 6.98% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 86 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 69 | 80.23% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6 | 6.98% |
| Private Insurance: | 102 | 74.45% |
| Public Insurance: | 35 | 25.55% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 137 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 137 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 8.5% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 11 | 47.83% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4 | 17.39% |
| College or graduate school: | 8 | 34.78% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 15 | 65.22% |
ZIP Code 43836 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 39Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 43836 is located in Coshocton County, Ohio, within the Coshocton, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 18740) and Ohio's 12nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 36,901 people, about 0.29% of whom live in ZIP Code 43836. It covers 0.122 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Coshocton, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 18740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 36,901Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.122 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 12Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2271.91 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3963044Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Plainfield village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 43836 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.