Plainfield, Indiana · ZIP 46168

Plainfield — ZIP 46168

Plainfield (46168) scores 69/100 — Fair for Indiana. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $337K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index74/100

Avg math proficiency61%

Avg reading proficiency59%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100

Typical home value$337K

Median rent$1,738/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$337K

Median Rent

$1,738/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,808

Violent Crime

204

Property Crime

1,604

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hendricks County, Indiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Central Elementary School	KG–05	549	68%	61%
Van Buren Elementary School	KG–05	514	68%	57%
Brentwood Elementary School	KG–05	420	68%	61%
Guilford Elementary	KG–05	434	60%	53%
Plainfield Community Middle School	06–08	1,378	59%	62%
Clarks Creek Elementary	KG–05	544	59%	50%
Plainfield High School	09–12	1,856	43%	67%
Little Quakers Academy	PK–PK	210	Not reported	Not reported
Pride Academy	KG–12	12	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

38,889

Median Income

$90K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

38 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 46168 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 46168 has a school score of 74/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 46168 is approximately $337K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 46168 in Plainfield has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.