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Raytown, MO
City in Jackson County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 64133, 64138.
Population
29,445
Land area
9.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,965
ZIP codes
2
Raytown and its ZIP codes
Raytown at a glance
- Raytown is about 33 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 24th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $68,840, close to the Missouri median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,900 (21% below Missouri) and median rent is $1,218 a month.
Local data for Raytown, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Raytown, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,840
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$182,900
Median rent
$1,218/mo
Homeownership
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,854), Mexican Americans (2,766), Irish Americans (1,618).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Raytown.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,439
374,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,129
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.28B
FY 2026, $10,145 per person
PPP loans
$86.57M
1,660 loans, 10,228 jobs reported
How people get to work
Raytown, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Raytown, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Raytown, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Raytown
2 in or overlapping Raytown. Population shown
Cities near Raytown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Unity VillageVillage | 4.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Blue SummitCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Lee's SummitCity | 6.8 mi | 63.9 |
| IndependenceCity | 7.4 mi | 78 |
| Kansas CityCity | 7.8 mi | 314.5 |
| Mission Woods, KSCity | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Mission Hills, KSCity | 8.3 mi | 2 |
| Lake TapawingoCity | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Westwood Hills, KSCity | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Westwood, KSCity | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| GrandviewCity | 8.8 mi | 14.7 |
| Fairway, KSCity | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Prairie Village, KSCity | 9.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Roeland Park, KSCity | 9.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Sugar CreekCity | 10 mi | 11 |
| Leawood, KSCity | 11 mi | 15.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Raytown, MO in?
- Raytown is in Jackson County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Raytown, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Raytown include 64133, 64138.
- What is the population of Raytown, MO?
- About 29,445 people live in Raytown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Raytown?
- Nearby places include Unity Village (4.6 mi), Blue Summit (6.2 mi), Lee's Summit (6.8 mi), Independence (7.4 mi), Kansas City (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023