Plainville Massachusetts Map

About Plainville, Massachusetts

Plainville is a locality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,000. The population density is 380.0 people per km². Plainville is located at 42.0043°N, 71.3328°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2762.

Plainville unfolds across a landscape of gentle hills and broad, open fields, hinting at a past where agriculture was king. It lies 1.9 miles north of North Attleborough, MA (from North Attleborough, MA: bearing 2°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-north-east of Pawtucket. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and distant pine, a fragrance that clings to the quiet streets and the sturdy clapboard houses. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-cloudy Norfolk skies, has a particular way of illuminating the verdant growth, making the greens of summer almost luminous, while autumn paints the oaks and maples in fiery hues that seem to burn with a slow, steady intensity. The terrain itself, never truly dramatic, offers a comforting, rolling character, a place where the land feels settled, weathered, and deeply rooted. The history of Plainville is one of quiet industry and steady growth, shaped by its proximity to larger urban centers and its own enduring spirit. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the fertile ground, the town's economy eventually diversified, embracing small-scale manufacturing and retail that served the surrounding communities. The legacy of this industrious past can still be felt in the weathered brick buildings that line some of the older thoroughfares, structures that once hummed with the sounds of production. While the specific industries have evolved, a sense of local pride and a dedication to maintaining the town's character remain palpable, a quiet affirmation of Plainville's place in the broader tapestry of southeastern Massachusetts.

About This Plainville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Plainville, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.004266, -71.332833. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Plainville and Norfolk County.

Detailed location data for Plainville includes the ZIP code (02762), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Norfolk County (Dedham), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Plainville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.