| Place Name | Plains |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 18702 18705 |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Area Code(s) | 272,570 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 4,021 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -0.97% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 88.22% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Pennsylvania 17th |
| State House Districts | 118 |
| State Senate Districts | 14 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 88.22% |
| African American | 8.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0.62% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 2.34% |