Grain Valley, MO · standard

ZIP Code 64029

Jackson County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,574
225/sq mi
$91,704
Median income
$309,300
Median home value
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grain Valley pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
225
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64029 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 64029 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grain Valley, Jackson County, Missouri, home to 16,574 residents across 73.6 square miles, a density of 225 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 64029 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,704 (37% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $42,034. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. Housing costs here run $309,300 for a typical home value (62% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,395 a month; 72.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 64029 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 64029

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grain Valley, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64029.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 64029, Grain Valley, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

16,574

Population

73.6

Area (sq mi)

225

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64029?

36.7

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$91,704

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$42,034

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64029 ranks nationally

Grain Valley, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$91,704 Top 25% higher than 75% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,379

Total Housing Units

7,927

Occupied Units

452

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$309,300

Median Home Value

+62% vs state

$1,395

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 64029 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 167
2021 +10.9% 185
2022 +16.2% 215
2023 +6.7% 230
2024 +2.8% 236

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 397 business establishments in ZIP 64029, employing approximately 5,172 people with a combined annual payroll of $299,896,000.

397

Businesses

5,172

Employees

$299.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 83 20.9%
Retail trade 41 10.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 36 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 35 8.8%
Wholesale trade 30 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 6.0%
Finance and insurance 23 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 22 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 16 4.0%
Manufacturing 15 3.8%
Educational services 5 1.3%
Information 4 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 64029 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64029 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 64029 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 64029 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
64014 Blue Springs, MO 24,797 2.1 mi
64075 Oak Grove, MO 11,810 3.8 mi
64015 Blue Springs, MO 31,217 4.9 mi
64016 Buckner, MO 4,713 7.7 mi
64064 Lees Summit, MO 16,223 7.4 mi
64086 Lees Summit, MO 21,925 7.8 mi
64057 Independence, MO 14,141 7.3 mi
64070 Lone Jack, MO 3,309 8.9 mi
64011 Bates City, MO 3,106 8.3 mi
64056 Independence, MO 16,576 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64029 in?
ZIP code 64029 (Grain Valley) is located in Jackson County, Missouri. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64029?
ZIP code 64029 in Grain Valley, MO has a population of 16,574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64029?
The median household income in ZIP 64029 is $91,704, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64029?
The median home value in ZIP 64029 is $309,300, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64029?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64029 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64029?
ZIP code 64029 has 397 business establishments employing approximately 5,172 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64029?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64029 are: Construction (83), Retail trade (41), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64029?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64029 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64029?
In ZIP code 64029, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 64029?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64029 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64029?
In ZIP code 64029, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64029?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64029 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.