| ZIP Code | 65473 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Leonard Wood |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Pulaski County |
| Area Code | 235/573 |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft |
| Latitude | 37.709893 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.147911 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 29169 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 20.3 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.21 |
| Below Poverty | 2.1% ▼ 79% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.1% ▼ 78% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 41 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 783 (18.1%) |
| Some College | 702 (16.2%) |
| Associates | 1,024 (23.7%) |
| Bachelors | 535 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,236 (28.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,528 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,169/mo ↓ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,427 |
| Vacant Units | 608 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.21 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,427 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 608 |
| Owner Occupied | 0.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 99.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.21 |
ZIP code 65473 is located in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, within Pulaski County. With a population of 15,322, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 20.3 years. Economically, 65473 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,528 is near the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,169 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 99.7% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 65473 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.3%. Residents are well-educated — 41.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.1%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 65473 stands at 1.1%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 65473 in Fort Leonard Wood, MO is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community.