North PlainfieldNew Jersey
North Plainfield is a borough in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Intro: Wikipedia
About North Plainfield
North Plainfield is a close-knit town in northern New Jersey with an estimated population of 23,072.
Officially, North Plainfield is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 2.81 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 8,211 residents per square mile.
What Makes North Plainfield Unique
- The only place in America named North Plainfield — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 23,072.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in North Plainfield
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Drake House Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in North Plainfield
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in North Plainfield
- East End School
- North Plainfield High School
- North Plainfield Middle School
- Somerset School
- Stony Brook School
- West End School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.