City

Leadwood, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Francois County  ·  Missouri

👥1,418Population
💰$35,694Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂27.9Median Age
🏠$51,600Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓17.7%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊10.9%Unemployment▲ 123% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 35.6% Female 64.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 0.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.8%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian0.5%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
19%
18–24
16%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.37
Below Poverty40.1% ▲ 301% above avg
College Grads17.7% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment10.9% ▲ 123% above avg
HS Graduate307 (52.7%)
Some College100 (17.2%)
Associates73 (12.5%)
Bachelors70 (12%)
Graduate Degree33 (5.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 52.7%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 5.7%Edu
HS Grad52.7%
Some College17.2%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate5.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63%Renter: 37.1%Tenure
Owner63.0%
Renter37.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
49%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,694 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$51,600 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$802/mo
Total Housing Units543
Vacant Units122

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
20%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
67%
About Leadwood, MO

Leadwood is a city in Missouri, located in St. Francois County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,418 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.9 years.

Economically, Leadwood is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,694 is well below the national average. Approximately 40.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Leadwood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $51,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $802 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leadwood is less-educated. 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.32%).

Leadwood, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Leadwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63653 1,418 $35,694 $51,600 $802 10.9% 17.7% 63.0%