Platte City
City in Platte County, Missouri

Platte City is a city in Platte County, Missouri, with 4,784 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 820 ft (250 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tracy, 2.2 miles NW.
- 4,784residents (2020 Census)
- 820 ftelevation · 250 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.3 km²
- 1,208 / sq mipopulation density
- 64079ZIP code
About Platte City
Platte City is a city in and the county seat of Platte County, Missouri, United States, that is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The population was 4,784 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Platte City
- Median household income
- $71,498
- Median home value
- $210,800
- Median rent
- $1,226/mo
- Median age
- 41.5
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Platte City had 4,784 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,784 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,208 per sq mi (466 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Platte City at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Platte County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,784 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.96 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3597° N, 94.7563° W |
| ZIP code | 64079 |
| Official website | plattecity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2958178 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Platte City
- Tracy2.2 mi NW
- Ferrelview5.8 mi SE
- Farley6.3 mi SW
- Camden Point6.4 mi N
- Weston7.8 mi NW
- Ridgely9.0 mi NE
- Weatherby Lake9.2 mi S
- Leavenworth, KS9.4 mi W
- New Market10.1 mi N
- Smithville10.2 mi E
- Parkville10.4 mi S
- Platte Woods10.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Platte City
What county is Platte City in?
Platte City is in Platte County, Missouri.
What is the population of Platte City, MO?
4,784 people lived in Platte City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Platte City, MO?
The ZIP code of Platte City is 64079.
What is the elevation of Platte City?
820 feet (250 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Platte City?
Tracy (2.2 mi), Ferrelview (5.8 mi), Farley (6.3 mi), Camden Point (6.4 mi), Weston (7.8 mi).
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