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Plainfield, Vermont
Location in Washington County and the state of Vermont
Location in Washington County and the state of Vermont
Country United States
State Vermont
County Washington
Area
 • Total 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2)
 • Land 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2)
 • Water 0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
755.2 ft (230.2 m)
Population
 • Total 401
 • Density 1,731/sq mi (668/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
05667
Area code(s) 802
FIPS code 50-55750

Plainfield is a small village in Washington County, Vermont, in the United States. It is officially known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts for population statistics.

In 2010, about 401 people lived in Plainfield. It's a part of the larger town of Plainfield in Vermont.

Where is Plainfield Located?

Plainfield is in the northern part of the town of Plainfield. It sits right along U.S. Route 2, which is a main road.

The village is about 10 miles (16 km) east of Montpelier. Montpelier is the capital city of Vermont. Plainfield is also about 28 miles (45 km) west of St. Johnsbury.

Plainfield is located next to the Winooski River. This river flows through much of Vermont.

Land and Water Area

The Plainfield census-designated place covers a total area of about 0.60 square kilometers (0.23 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square kilometers (0.004 square miles), is water.

Nearby Places of Interest

Just west of Plainfield village, you'll find Goddard College. This is a private college known for its unique learning programs.

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