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U.S. ZIP Code · MO64079

Platte County · Kansas City, MO-KS

Typical home value

$399,868[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.6%
5-year / yr
+4.6%
10-year / yr
+5.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+40.8%
vs metro
+28.5%
vs state
+66.3%
ZIP 64079 location in MO
Location of ZIP 64079 in MO

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 64079 is worth $399,868 — 28.5% above the Kansas City, MO-KS median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,540 a month — a 4.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,540[2]
Gross yield
4.6%[2]
Cap rate
2.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,320[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Platte County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
15,160[3]
Median household income
$99,161[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Platte County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+322[5]
Moved in
5,158
Moved out
4,836

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
2
  • PLATTE COUNTY HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · PLATTE CO. R-III

    1,336 students

  • PLATTE CITY MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · PLATTE CO. R-III

    669 students

  • DONALD D. SIEGRIST ELEM.

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · PLATTE CO. R-III

    607 students

  • COMPASS ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · PLATTE CO. R-III

    532 students

  • NORTHLAND CAREER CTR.

    High · Grades 9–12 · PLATTE CO. R-III

    0 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.8%
Annual rent$18,481

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,022
Loan principal$319,894
Down payment$79,974
Total interest paid$408,008

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.71
Monthly cost to own$2,632
Monthly rent$1,540

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
13th percentile[1]
Rental yield
18th percentile[2]
Property tax
29th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 64079?
The typical home in 64079 is worth $399,868, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 64079?
Home values in 64079 are up 0.6% over the past year, and up 4.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 64079?
A typical home in 64079 rents for about $1,540 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 64079?
The effective property tax rate in 64079 is 0.8% — roughly $3,320 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 64079?
ZIP code 64079 has a population of 15,160 and a median household income of $99,161.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Roeland Park, KS

    Typical home
    $400,288
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Lenexa, KS

    Typical home
    $402,348
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Kearney, MO

    Typical home
    $394,907
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Turney, MO

    Typical home
    $404,856
    Gross yield
  • Holt, MO

    Typical home
    $393,770
    Gross yield
  • Louisburg, KS

    Typical home
    $406,577
    Gross yield

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