County

Pulaski County, MO

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Missouri

👥57,253Population
💰$66,525Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂30.9Median Age
🏠$184,480Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.5% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.4%Hispanic: 10.9%Black: 10%Asian: 2.1%Other: 6%Race
White70.4%
Hispanic10.9%
Black10.0%
Asian2.1%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
22%
25–44
28%
45–64
16%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma126 (0.4%)
HS Graduate8,818 (29.7%)
Some College3,810 (12.8%)
Associates4,943 (16.6%)
Bachelors3,888 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree8,129 (27.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 27.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad29.7%
Some College12.8%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate27.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50.2%Renter: 49.8%Tenure
Owner50.2%
Renter49.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,525 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$184,479 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$992/mo
Total Housing Units20,852
Vacant Units3,061

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
19%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
60%
About Pulaski County, MO

Pulaski County is located in Missouri and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 57,253 residents. With a median age of 30.89, it is a relatively young county.

Pulaski County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,524 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.1% is above the national average.

Housing in Pulaski County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $184,479 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $992.

The residents of Pulaski County are primarily White (70.43%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Pulaski County, MO is a solidly middle-class area in Missouri. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Pulaski County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
65452 Crocker 2,544 $59,570 $132,000 $664 0.4% 36.2%
65457 Devils Elbow 193 $70,690 $219,400 0.0% 51.8%
65459 Dixon 8,164 $66,332 $166,200 $767 4.6% 24.3%
65473 Fort Leonard Wood 15,322 $68,528 $1,169 1.1% 41.0%
65534 Laquey 627 $46,682 5.7% 23.4%
65556 Richland 5,019 $43,849 $116,700 $493 4.0% 24.7%
65584 Saint Robert 10,922 $60,760 $207,900 $1,067 4.8% 47.5%
65583 Waynesville 14,462 $78,763 $209,400 $1,107 4.9% 50.6%