City

Fort Leonard Wood, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Pulaski County  ·  Missouri

👥15,322Population
💰$68,528Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂20.3Median Age
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.8% Female 39.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.3%Hispanic: 25.5%Black: 16.6%Asian: 2.5%Other: 6.7%Race
White46.3%
Hispanic25.5%
Black16.6%
Asian2.5%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
54%
25–44
25%
45–64
3%
65+
0%

Key Indicators

Median Age20.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty2.1% ▼ 79% below avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma41 (0.9%)
HS Graduate783 (18.1%)
Some College702 (16.2%)
Associates1,024 (23.7%)
Bachelors535 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree1,236 (28.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 18.1%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 23.7%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 28.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad18.1%
Some College16.2%
Associates23.7%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate28.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 0.3%Renter: 99.7%Tenure
Owner0.3%
Renter99.7%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
100%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,528 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Rent$1,169/mo
Total Housing Units2,427
Vacant Units608

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
27%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
57%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
78%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1980s–1990s
50%
2000+
50%
About Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Fort Leonard Wood is a city in Missouri, located in Pulaski County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,322 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 20.3 years.

Economically, Fort Leonard Wood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,528 is near the national average. Approximately 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The population of Fort Leonard Wood is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.3%.

Fort Leonard Wood, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Fort Leonard Wood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65473 15,322 $68,528 $1,169 1.1% 41.0% 0.3%