City

Platte City, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Platte County  ·  Missouri

👥14,092Population
💰$100,448Median HH Income▲ 32% above avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$325,800Median Home Value▲ 17% above avg
🎓52.8%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 3.7%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White86.0%
Hispanic4.6%
Black3.7%
Asian1.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads52.8% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
HS Graduate1,967 (22.1%)
Some College1,145 (12.9%)
Associates1,082 (12.2%)
Bachelors681 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree4,014 (45.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.1%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 45.2%Edu
HS Grad22.1%
Some College12.9%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate45.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,448 ▲ 32% above avg
Median Home Value$325,800 ▲ 17% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,349/mo
Total Housing Units5,515
Vacant Units310

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
62%
About Platte City, MO

Platte City is a city in Missouri, located in Platte County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,092 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Platte City is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,448 is above the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Platte City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $325,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,349 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Platte City is well-educated. 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.01%).

Platte City, MO offers residents above-average earning potential within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Platte City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64079 14,092 $100,448 $325,800 $1,349 2.8% 52.8% 69.4%