Platte County GIS Maps
Platte County, Missouri, has 106,718 residents and covers 419.8 square miles. The population grew 19.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Platte County is 29165.
Parkville is the county's largest population center. Platte County also includes 14 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 26 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Platte County Trends
- Population
- 106,718▴
- Median Home Value
- $317,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 20,815▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Platte County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Platte County Population
Platte County had 106,718 residents in 2020. That was 19.5% higher than in 2010. Platte County added 32,937 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 254 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Parkville, Kansas City and Platte City.
Population Trend in Platte County MO
Platte County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Platte County Zip Codes
Platte County has 14 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Parkville (64152), Kansas City (64151) and Platte City (64079). Parkville is the largest zip by population, with about 29,623 residents or 28% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 69% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Platte County MO
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64152 | Parkville | 29,623 | ▴ 13.8% |
| 64151 | Kansas City | 28,779 | ▴ 19.2% |
| 64079 | Platte City | 14,748 | ▴ 18.1% |
| 64154 | Kansas City | 12,986 | ▴ 40.3% |
| 64153 | Kansas City | 6,129 | ▴ 14.4% |
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Platte County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Platte County Demographics
Platte County has a median age of 38.7, which is close to the Missouri average. About 23.4% of residents are under 18, while 15.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 34% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 45.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.9%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Platte County MO
Median Age
38.7
Under 18
23.4%
Age 65+
15.7%
Bachelor's+
45.6%
Platte County School Districts
Platte County is served by 6 public school districts with 20,815 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Park Hill, Platte County R-III and Smithville R-II. Those three districts account for about 90% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Platte County MO
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill School District | 11,937 | 57.3% | ▴ 0.2% |
| Platte County R-III School District | 4,374 | 21% | ▴ 2.1% |
| Smithville R-II School District | 2,514 | 12.1% | ▾ -0.9% |
| West Platte County R-II School District | 745 | 3.6% | ▴ 1.9% |
| East Buchanan County C-1 School District | 689 | 3.3% | ▾ -6.1% |
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Platte County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Platte County Housing & Real Estate
Platte County has a median home value of $317,600 and a median gross rent of $1,247. About 67% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Missouri median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $564,925 and homes spent about 40 days on the market.
Platte County Housing Mix
Platte County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Platte County Housing Trends
Platte County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Platte County, MO
Platte County has 4,324 business listings across 670 categories. The largest categories in Platte County business listings are Medical Offices (90, 2.1%), Real Estate Agents (89, 2.1%), and Churches & Religious Organizations (78, 1.8%). The full Platte County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Platte County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Platte County, MO
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Offices | 90 | 2.1% |
| Real Estate Agents | 89 | 2.1% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 78 | 1.8% |
| Hotels | 61 | 1.4% |
| Parks & Recreation | 60 | 1.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 56 | 1.3% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 55 | 1.3% |
| Contractors | 53 | 1.2% |
| ATMs | 53 | 1.2% |
| Gyms & Fitness | 52 | 1.2% |
Platte County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Luke's North Hospital | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Kansas City |
| Riverstone Apartments | Accommodation | Kansas City |
| Carnes CPA LLC | Accountant | Kansas City |
| Tiffany Greens - Kansas City | Active Life | Kansas City |
| Alt Chiropractic | Acupuncture | Platte City |
| Sandler Training by Effective Sales Development | Adult Education | Riverside |
| Visage Inc | Advertising Agency | Riverside |
| American Hereford Association | Agricultural Cooperatives | Kansas City |
| AgriThority | Agricultural Service | Kansas City |
| Aviation Technical Services | Aircraft Repair | Kansas City |
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Platte County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Platte County Basemaps
Platte County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Platte County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Platte County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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