Housing data for Plainfield Township, MI
Plainfield Township, MI has an estimated 3,353 residents and 3,920 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Iosco County.
12.1% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $830 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−9.6%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 3,353 (±28)
- Housing units
- 3,920 (±175)
- Households that rent
- 12.1%
- Median gross rent
- $830
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −9.6%
What stands out in Plainfield Township
Working from home: 12.4% (±4.9 points) in Plainfield Township, higher than in Iosco County (7.2%).
Average commute: 30.0 minutes (±6.2) in Plainfield Township, higher than in Iosco County (21.0 minutes).
Households that rent: 12.1% (±4.5 points) in Plainfield Township, lower than in Iosco County (17.9%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 1.1% (±1.2 points) in Plainfield Township, lower than in Iosco County (5.0%).
- Commute and cars in Plainfield Township
- Renters and owners in Plainfield Township
- Types of homes in Plainfield Township
Housing in Plainfield Township at a glance
- Median rent: $830 median gross rent a month
- Rent burden: 62.3% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 12.1% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $52,035 median household income
- Home values: $174,300 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,262 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,524 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 1.1% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 56.7% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 69.7% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 42.2% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 30.0 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −9.6% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 14.5% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.1% of homes have more than 1 person per room
Plainfield Township against Iosco County, its state and the nation
| Plainfield Township | Iosco County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 3,353 (±28) | 25,347 (exact) | 10,077,761 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 3,920 (±175) | 20,061 (±99) | 4,622,236 (±795) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 12.1% (±4.5 points) | 17.9% (±2.1 points) | 26.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $830 (±$254) | $719 (±$74) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $52,035 (±$9,759) | $50,066 (±$2,086) | $72,875 (±$293) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $174,300 (±$22,063) | $142,200 (±$9,162) | $231,600 (±$642) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,524 (±$230) | $1,359 (±$48) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 69.7% (±8.1 points) | 67.3% (±3.4 points) | 62.1% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 30.0 minutes (±6.2) | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) | 24.2 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 85.2% (±5.1 points) | 84.9% (±2.0 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 59.9 years (±3.2) | 53.5 years (±0.5) | 40.2 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Plainfield Township covers 103.7 square miles of land, about 32 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Plainfield Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 3,711 (±41) | 3,353 (±28) | −9.6% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 4,154 (±113) | 3,920 (±175) | −5.6% | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $618 (±$176) | $830 (±$254) | +34.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $89,100 (±$7,187) | $174,300 (±$22,063) | +95.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $34,430 (±$4,565) | $52,035 (±$9,759) | +51.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $825 (±$57) | $1,262 (±$128) | +53.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $994 (±$97) | $1,524 (±$230) | +53.3% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 11.8% (±4.1 points) | 12.1% (±4.5 points) | +0.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.9% (±10.1 points) | 0.0% (±12.8 points) | −9.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
ZIP codes in Plainfield Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48743 | 100% | 30 | — | — | — |
| 48739 | 67% | 3,629 | $882 | $179,400 | $52,802 |
| 48748 | 19% | 1,537 | $675 | $161,800 | $58,750 |
| 48761 | 16% | 799 | — | $111,200 | $47,188 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Plainfield Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Township | 7.9 mi | — | $171,100 | 4.8% |
| Sand Lake (community) | 8.4 mi | $692 | $157,500 | 9.2% |
| Curtis Township | 9.0 mi | $956 | $111,400 | 16.4% |
| Grant Township (Iosco County) | 9.1 mi | $773 | $127,100 | 6.3% |
| Goodar Township | 9.3 mi | — | $191,300 | 10.8% |
| Reno Township | 9.7 mi | $1,063 | $141,400 | 3.4% |
| Oscoda Charter Township | 12 mi | $697 | $122,900 | 23.1% |
| Logan Township (Ogemaw County) | 12 mi | — | $153,600 | 6.4% |
Places in Michigan most like Plainfield Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Township | $882 | $161,600 | $51,875 | 16.8% |
| Sheridan | $800 | $165,700 | $59,063 | 14.5% |
| Argyle Township | $929 | $159,200 | $54,583 | 15.6% |
| Indianfields Township | $818 | $166,300 | $57,250 | 7.8% |
| Nadeau Township | $890 | $157,700 | $54,500 | 9.5% |
| Sanborn Township | $746 | $155,700 | $61,827 | 11.0% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Michigan.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Plainfield Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $894 | $916 | $1,014 | $1,404 | $1,695 |
HUD income limits for Plainfield Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,450 | $53,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,650 | $60,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,150 | $72,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,500 | $77,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,850 | $83,000 |
| 8 people | $55,200 | $55,200 | $88,350 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Iosco County, MI, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $69,800.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Plainfield Township
What is the average rent in Plainfield Township, MI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Plainfield Township is $830 (±$254) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How many renters are there in Plainfield Township?
Plainfield Township has an estimated 197 (±76) renting households, 12.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Plainfield Township?
The median household income in Plainfield Township is $52,035 (±$9,759) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Plainfield Township, MI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $174,300 (±$22,063) for owner-occupied homes in Plainfield Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Plainfield Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Plainfield Township, MI is $1,262 (±$128) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Plainfield Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Plainfield Township, MI is $1,524 (±$230) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Plainfield Township growing?
In Plainfield Township, the number of residents went from 3,711 in 2015–2019 to 3,353 in 2020–2024 (−9.6%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in Plainfield Township?
The ZIP codes that cover Plainfield Township are 48743, 48739, 48748, 48761.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainfield township, Iosco County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainfield township, Iosco County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainfield township, Iosco County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainfield township, Iosco County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainfield township, Iosco County, Michigan
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainfield township, Iosco County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainfield township, Iosco County, Michigan
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Iosco County, MI
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Iosco County, MI
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Plainfield township, Iosco County, Michigan (county subdivision:64640, in state:26 county:069).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .