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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
$99,161
Median income
$350,900
Median home value
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $42,933. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. Housing costs here run $350,900 for a typical home value (84% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,407 a month; 69.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Platte County, so you can benchmark 64079 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 64079

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Platte City, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64079.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 64079?

40.1

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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

$42,933

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 64079 ranks nationally

Platte City, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,161 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,834

Total Housing Units

5,449

Occupied Units

385

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.2%
Renter 30.8%

$350,900

Median Home Value

+84% vs state

$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

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ZIP 64079 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 64079 ranks #2 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 64079 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 64079 ranks #5 of 8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Platte County

64152 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 26,024
64151 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 24,134
64154 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 9,257
64153 standard
Kansas City, MO
Pop: 5,358
64150 standard
Riverside, MO
Pop: 3,048
64098 standard
Weston, MO
Pop: 2,892

Related Areas

Platte County Platte City, MO Missouri

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.