Commercial Real Estate Market in Plainfield, IA
Updated monthly: sale, lease, property records, location trend, and more… · Last update: August 31
Market Trends
Plainfield, IA spans 49.4 square miles in Bremer County, Iowa. Figures below refresh monthly; last updated 31 August 2026.
Office
Office vacancy in Plainfield, IA runs 21.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 13.7% in 2019.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Retail
Retail vacancy in Plainfield, IA runs 6.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, down from 8% in 2020.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Industrial
Industrial vacancy in Plainfield, IA runs 4.9% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 4.4% in 2019. Nearly 1.6x the 2022 low of 3.1%.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Multifamily
Multifamily vacancy in Plainfield, IA runs 8% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 6.5% in 2022.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Zoning & Land Use
Land Use Mix share of zoned land by category
- Residential 100%
Largest Zones share of zoned land by district
One Residence District
Nonresidential
Plainfield, IA zones 217 acres across 2 districts. The largest single district is One Residence District at 97.9%.
One Residence District (R-1)
R-1 district allow one and two family dwellings or residences.
Market overview
Demographics & Economy
Plainfield, IA has 893 residents in 377 households. Density runs 18 people per square mile. Median household income here is $76,380 and median gross rent $682 a month.
893
Population
377
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
9%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
49.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
18
Density / Sq Mi
$76,380
Median Household Income
$48,523
Median Earnings
$682
Median Rent
$168,200
Median Home Value
Tools
Nearby Markets
| Market | Average Sale Price, $/SF | Average Lease Price, $/SF/Yr |
|---|---|---|
| Nashua | — | — |
| Clarksville | — | — |
| Bremer | — | — |
| Waverly | — | $13.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What zoning applies to commercial property in Plainfield?
Plainfield, IA zones 217 acres across 2 districts, of which 0% is commercial and 0% industrial. The largest single district is One Residence District at 97.9% of zoned land. R-1 district allow one and two family dwellings or residences. Residential zoning covers 100% and open space 0%.
Methodology & data sources
- Vacancy rates
- Published per-sector market series, taken at the metro level where one exists and otherwise at the Census-region level — a chart reading "in <region> region" is a regional number, not this city's.
- Zoning and land use
- The current municipal zoning release: 217 zoned acres across 2 districts. Shares are of zoned land, so parcels the release leaves unclassified are excluded from the mix.
- Refresh
- The monthly aggregates close at the end of the previous month, so 31 August 2026 — not today — is the honest last update.
- Known limitations
- office vacancy is reported at Midwest region level, retail vacancy is reported at Midwest region level and industrial vacancy is reported at Midwest region level.
- Coverage
- Metrics below the 10-observation threshold fall back one geographic level. The geography used is named on each figure.
Compiled by the Realmo Data team · reviewed 31 August 2026 · report a data issue
