Plainfield Illinois Map

About Plainfield, Illinois

Plainfield is a locality in Jasper County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 44,762. The population density is 699.1 people per km². Plainfield is located at 41.6303°N, 88.2453°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Plainfield is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 62432, 60544.

Plainfield displays its character through the slow, deliberate movement of West Crooked Creek, which carves a path through the flat, fertile expanse of the Midwestern prairie. It lies 21.9 miles east of Effingham, IL (from Effingham, IL: bearing 93°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north of Newton. The horizon here is vast and unencumbered, defined by the interplay of deep soil and open sky that changes color with the shifting seasons, from the vibrant green of early summer crops to the muted, golden browns of late harvest. On clear days, the distant silhouette of Pleasant Ridge breaks the monotony of the plains, providing a singular point of reference against the wide, cloud-swept dome. The air holds a crisp, earthen clarity, especially near the quiet waters of Lake Sandpoint, where the stillness of the landscape invites a slower pace of observation.

Plainfield maintains a steady, industrious rhythm, rooted in a history that values the endurance of the land and the quiet prosperity of its inhabitants. Local life remains tethered to the patterns of the surrounding fields, where the economy continues to mirror the productivity of the region, interspersed with the daily commerce of a community that has grown steadily over time. Residents often seek the solitude of the Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area or traverse the Lake Side Foot Trail to reconnect with the natural textures of the local terrain. The architecture of the older districts reflects a legacy of brick and timber, standing as a quiet record of generations who recognized that the true quality of life in Plainfield is found in the modest, persistent beauty of the daily routine.

About This Plainfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Plainfield, Illinois. Coordinates: 41.630301, -88.245282. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Plainfield includes the ZIP code (62432, 60544), telephone area code (217, 708), county seat of Jasper County (Newton), and school district assignment (Plainfield School District 202).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.