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Grain Valley, MO
City in Jackson County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 64029.
Population
16,271
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,640
ZIP codes
1
Grain Valley and its ZIP codes
Grain Valley at a glance
- Grain Valley is about 29 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 53rd among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $89,649, 27% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $283,800 (23% above Missouri) and median rent is $1,398 a month.
Local data for Grain Valley, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grain Valley, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,649
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$283,800
Median rent
$1,398/mo
Homeownership
65.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,259), Irish Americans (1,765), Honduran Americans (661).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Grain Valley.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,439
374,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,129
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.3B
FY 2026, $10,145 per person
How people get to work
Grain Valley, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home18.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grain Valley, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,429
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
527
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grain Valley, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Grain Valley
1 in or overlapping Grain Valley. Population shown
Cities near Grain Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Blue SpringsCity | 3.7 mi | 22.8 |
| Oak GroveCity | 4.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Tarsney LakesCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake TapawingoCity | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| BucknerCity | 7.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Bates CityCity | 7.9 mi | 1.1 |
| LevasyCity | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| NapoleonCity | 9.7 mi | 1.7 |
| Lake LotawanaCity | 9.7 mi | 10.3 |
| IndependenceCity | 9.8 mi | 78 |
| SibleyVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| Lone JackCity | 11 mi | 5.9 |
| Lee's SummitCity | 12 mi | 63.9 |
| Unity VillageVillage | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Sugar CreekCity | 13 mi | 11 |
| OrrickCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grain Valley, MO in?
- Grain Valley is in Jackson County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Grain Valley, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Grain Valley include 64029.
- What is the population of Grain Valley, MO?
- About 16,271 people live in Grain Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grain Valley?
- Nearby places include Blue Springs (3.7 mi), Oak Grove (4.1 mi), Tarsney Lakes (5.2 mi), Lake Tapawingo (5.8 mi), Buckner (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023