Weston, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64098
Platte County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,892
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $92,661
- Median income Above-median income area
- $317,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Weston pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64098 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 64098 (Weston, MO) rose +23.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 243.0 in 2023 to 298.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 64098 covers 190.3 square miles in Weston, Platte County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,892 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64098 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,661 (39% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,223. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 1.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $317,600 (66% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 81.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $887.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Platte County, so 64098 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 64098
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Weston, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64098.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 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 64098, Weston, 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
2,892
Population
190.3
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64098?
42.2
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
2.1%
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?
$92,661
Median Household Income
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$40,223
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64098 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Weston, 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)
$92,661 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
1,412housing units
1,412
Total Housing Units
1,262
Occupied Units
150
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$317,600
Median Home Value
+66% vs state ZIP avg
$887
Median Rent
1976
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
+23.0%
YoY Change (2024)
299
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+199%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 64098 have increased 23.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 182 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 198 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 233 |
| 2023 | +4.3% | 243 |
| 2024 | +23.0% | 299 |
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 88 business establishments in ZIP 64098, employing approximately 853 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,806,000.
88
Businesses
853
Employees
$52.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 20 | 22.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 19.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 4.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.4% |
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 64098 vs 66027 →
ZIP 64098 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64079
Platte City (64079)
12,485 residents
- 66027
Fort Leavenworth (66027)
5,742 residents
- 64098 2,892
Weston (64098)
2,892 residents
- 64439 1,642
Dearborn (64439)
1,642 residents
- 64484 1,229
Rushville (64484)
1,229 residents
- 64448 1,104
Faucett (64448)
1,104 residents
- 64440 737
De Kalb (64440)
737 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64098 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64098 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66027
Fort Leavenworth (66027)
$102,208 median income
- 64079
Platte City (64079)
$99,161 median income
- 64440
De Kalb (64440)
$94,306 median income
- 64098
Weston (64098)
$92,661 median income
- 64439
Dearborn (64439)
$91,136 median income
- 64484
Rushville (64484)
$77,917 median income
- 64448
Faucett (64448)
$76,058 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64098 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64098, 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 (2,892 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 64098 in?
ZIP code 64098 (Weston) 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 64098?
ZIP code 64098 in Weston, MO has a population of 2,892 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64098?
The median household income in ZIP 64098 is $92,661, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64098?
The median home value in ZIP 64098 is $317,600, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64098?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64098 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64098?
ZIP code 64098 has 88 business establishments employing approximately 853 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64098?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64098 are: Retail trade (20), Accommodation and food services (17), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 64098?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 64098 increased by 23.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 64098?
In ZIP code 64098, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.5% 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 64098?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64098 is 28.1 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 64098?
In ZIP code 64098, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64098?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64098 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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