64079 ZIP Code — Platte City, MO
Platte County, Missouri
ZIP code 64079 is located in Platte City, Missouri, within Platte County. It covers approximately 94.83 square miles and serves a population of 13,678 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 816.
About ZIP code 64079
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $284,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $91,817. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
13,678
population
94.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
64079 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 64079
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64079. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Platte City | Acceptable |
| Platte City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
64163 Kansas City (5 mi)
64018 Camden Point (6 mi)
64153 Kansas City (6.4 mi)
64164 Kansas City (8.7 mi)
64098 Weston (9.1 mi)
64444 Edgerton (10.1 mi)
64154 Kansas City (10.4 mi)
64439 Dearborn (10.7 mi)
66043 Lansing (10.8 mi)
64152 Kansas City (10.9 mi)
64089 Smithville (11.3 mi)
66048 Leavenworth (12 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,678 |
| Population density | 144 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 165 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 94.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.57 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.3732 |
| Longitude | -94.7831 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 816 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.6% | 28.3% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.8% | 32.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.9% | 29.5% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.7% | 10.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
13,678
Population
144
People per sq mi
39.1
Median age
$91,817
Median household income
$41,424
Per capita income
$284,100
Median home value
$1,305
Median monthly rent
72.6%
Home ownership
5.6%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
3,964
Housing units
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
389
Under 5
439
433
5–9
488
676
10–14
762
539
15–19
609
353
20–24
399
557
25–34
629
950
35–44
1,072
1,001
45–54
1,130
310
55–59
349
359
60–64
406
572
65–74
645
227
75–84
256
60
85+
68
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,900 | 28.5% |
| 18 and over | 9,778 | 71.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,828 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Two or more races
2.6%
Other race
2.4%
Black or African American
2.1%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,395 | 87.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 427 | 3% |
| Two or more races | 365 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 341 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 298 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 144 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 108 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.6% | 28.3% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.8% | 32.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.9% | 29.5% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.7% | 10.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
2.6%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
15.0%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
13.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 13.7% |
| Median income | $91,817 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
7.0%
$150k–$200k
15.5%
$200k–$300k
30.3%
$300k–$500k
32.3%
$500k–$1M
12.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $284,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,305 |
| Owner occupied | 72.6% |
| Renter occupied | 27.4% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
| Single-family detached | 68.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% |
| 3 or more | 26.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.1% |
| Electricity | 45.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,826 | 55.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 338 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 642 | 12.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,276 | 25.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,094 | 41.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,112 | 21.9% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.6% | 22.8% |
| Married | 59.6% | 55.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 15.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
24.0%
Some college, no degree
21.8%
Associate's degree
5.9%
Bachelor's degree
25.6%
Graduate / professional
20.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 189 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 224 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,828 | 46.3% |
| High school | 1,016 | 25.7% |
| College / grad school | 692 | 17.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Professional & management
13.6%
Finance & real estate
10.4%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Transportation & utilities
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Retail trade
6.7%
Public administration
6.0%
Other services
5.0%
Construction
3.9%
Information
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.6% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 14.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 15.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.3% |
| Government | 15.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.6% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 14.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.6 |
Poverty
All people
5.6%
Under 18 years
5.8%
18 and over
5.6%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
17.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.5% |
| Retirement income | 22.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| High blood pressure | 27.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 13.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.2% |
| Visited dentist | 67.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 999 | 10.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 35.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.6% |
| Public insurance | 20.1% |
| No insurance | 4.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,850 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 137 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 115 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,304 | 97.3% |
| Born in same state | 13,149 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 7,310 | 53.4% |
| Foreign born | 155 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 374 | 2.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 221 | 59.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,102 | 15.4% |
| Italian | 1,916 | 14% |
| Arab | 994 | 7.3% |
| Dutch | 72 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 56 | 0.4% |
| German | 40 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 17 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 98.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64079
What city is ZIP code 64079 in?
ZIP code 64079 is primarily assigned to Platte City, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 64079 in?
ZIP code 64079 falls within Platte County, Missouri.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 64079?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 64079 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 64079 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 64079?
ZIP code 64079 has an estimated population of 13,678 residents, with a density of 144 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 64079?
The median household income in ZIP code 64079 is $91,817, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 64079 in?
ZIP code 64079 observes the CST timezone.