Platte City, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64079
Platte County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,485
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $99,161
- Median income Above-median income area
- $350,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Platte City pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64079 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 64079 (Platte City, MO) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.3 in 2023 to 243.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 64079 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Platte City, Platte County, Missouri, home to 12,485 residents across 243.4 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64079 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,161 (48% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,933. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.3% and unemployment is 2.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $350,900 (84% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 69.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,407.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Platte County, so 64079 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 64079
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Platte City, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64079.
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 64079, Platte City, 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
12,485
Population
243.4
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64079?
40.1
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
2.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$99,161
Median Household Income
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$42,933
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64079 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Platte City, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$99,161 Top 8% higher than 92% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,834housing units
5,834
Total Housing Units
5,449
Occupied Units
385
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$350,900
Median Home Value
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$1,407
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 64079 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 169 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 184 |
| 2022 | +20.9% | 222 |
| 2023 | +1.5% | 225 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 244 |
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 337 business establishments in ZIP 64079, employing approximately 3,011 people with a combined annual payroll of $129,091,000.
337
Businesses
3,011
Employees
$129.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 45 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 10.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.5% |
| Information | 4 | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 64079 vs 64163 →
ZIP 64079 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64152
Kansas City (64152)
26,024 residents
- 64079
Platte City (64079)
12,485 residents
- 66043
Lansing (66043)
10,787 residents
- 66027 5,742
Fort Leavenworth (66027)
5,742 residents
- 64153 5,358
Kansas City (64153)
5,358 residents
- 64098 2,892
Weston (64098)
2,892 residents
- 64018 890
Camden Point (64018)
890 residents
- 64163 689
Kansas City (64163)
689 residents
- 64092 44
Waldron (64092)
44 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64079 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64079 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64152
Kansas City (64152)
$114,688 median income
- 64018
Camden Point (64018)
$110,750 median income
- 66043
Lansing (66043)
$103,060 median income
- 66027
Fort Leavenworth (66027)
$102,208 median income
- 64079
Platte City (64079)
$99,161 median income
- 64098
Weston (64098)
$92,661 median income
- 64153
Kansas City (64153)
$82,964 median income
- 64163
Kansas City (64163)
$59,511 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64079 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64163 | Kansas City, MO | 689 | 5.8 mi |
| 66027 | Fort Leavenworth, KS | 5,742 | 6.4 mi |
| 64153 | Kansas City, MO | 5,358 | 6.3 mi |
| 64092 | Waldron, MO | 44 | 9.5 mi |
| 64018 | Camden Point, MO | 890 | 7.5 mi |
| 66043 | Lansing, KS | 10,787 | 8.6 mi |
| 64098 | Weston, MO | 2,892 | 8.6 mi |
| 64152 | Kansas City, MO | 26,024 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64079, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,485 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 64079 in?
ZIP code 64079 (Platte City) is located in Platte County, Missouri. Platte County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/platte-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64079?
ZIP code 64079 in Platte City, MO has a population of 12,485 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64079?
The median household income in ZIP 64079 is $99,161, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64079?
The median home value in ZIP 64079 is $350,900, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64079?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64079 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64079?
ZIP code 64079 has 337 business establishments employing approximately 3,011 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64079?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64079 are: Construction (45), Retail trade (39), Professional, scientific, and technical services (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64079?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64079 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 64079?
In ZIP code 64079, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.2% 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 64079?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64079 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64079?
In ZIP code 64079, approximately 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64079?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64079 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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