North Plainfield New Jersey Map

About North Plainfield, New Jersey

North Plainfield is a locality in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 22,809. The population density is 3117.3 people per km². North Plainfield is located at 40.6301°N, 74.4274°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7062.

North Plainfield unfolds across a gently rolling terrain, where the land breathes a quiet exhale under a sky that can shift from the stern grey of a passing storm to the buttery gold of late afternoon. It lies 1.1 miles west-south-west of Plainfield, NJ (from Plainfield, NJ: bearing 257°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-south-west of Union County. The residential streets, a mosaic of mature trees and varied architecture, hum with the everyday melodies of life – the distant whir of a lawnmower, the laughter of children spilling from a backyard, the soft thrum of cars navigating the avenues. Here, the landscape is not dramatic, but rather possesses a grounded charm, a character shaped by the subtle rise and fall of the earth, where the paved pathways seem to follow the land’s natural inclination, leading one through neighborhoods that feel both established and welcoming. The air itself carries a certain crispness, especially in the cooler months, a clean scent that hints at the proximity of verdant spaces and the broader agricultural heritage of the region. The story of North Plainfield is one of practical beginnings and evolving prosperity, its roots entwined with the agricultural bounty of Somerset County and later, the industrious spirit that swept through New Jersey. Originally part of a larger tract, its development accelerated with the arrival of the railroad, transforming it from a more dispersed settlement into a cohesive community that served as a hub for commerce and transit. The local economy, once reliant on farming and small manufacturing, has diversified, now embracing a blend of retail, service industries, and a growing presence of professional enterprises, reflecting the changing tides of the modern age. While no singular grand monument defines North Plainfield, its character is etched into the enduring brickwork of its older downtown buildings and the lively, diverse faces that pass through its bustling commercial corridors, each interaction a quiet testament to the enduring pulse of this place.

About This North Plainfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Plainfield, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.630102, -74.427374. 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 North Plainfield and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for North Plainfield includes the ZIP code (07060), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Somerset County (Somerville), and school district assignment (North Plainfield Borough School District). 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 North Plainfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.