Zip code 65473: Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 65473?

65473 is assigned to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 65473 in?

65473 is in Pulaski County, Missouri.

Q: What is the population of 65473?

About 15,438 people live in 65473, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 65473?

The median household income in 65473 is $67,690.

Q: What zip codes are near 65473?

The closest zip codes to 65473 are 65534, 65461, 65584, 65457, 65583.

Residential delivery areaPulaski CountyCentral Time

Population

15,438

Median household income

$68K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,250/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

20.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

106 sq mi

146 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 65473

65473 is a small-town zip code in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri (Pulaski County), covering 106 sq mi of land. About 15,438 people live here, or 146 per square mile. The median resident is 20.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $67,690 a year, 16% below the national median of $80,734. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,250 a month.

26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 9 minutes each way, and 36% of workers work from home; working from home is more common than any single way of commuting. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; office and administrative support; and sales.

How 65473 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers31.4%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%35th of 967 in MO
Work from home35.6%
98th
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%16th of 967 in MO
Veterans14.5%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%69th of 968 in MO
Housing vacancy26%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%165th of 966 in MO
Diversity index67.7
89th
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.14th of 968 in MO
Unemployment rate5.1%
54th
U.S. 5.2% · MO 4%248th of 967 in MO
Broadband access91.9%
48th
U.S. 91% · MO 89.3%216th of 966 in MO
Foreign-born residents7.8%
42nd
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%73rd of 968 in MO
Median gross rent$1,250
40th
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,03382nd of 783 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher25.6%
35th
U.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%261st of 965 in MO
Median household income$67,690
32nd
U.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702367th of 934 in MO
Poverty rate7.3%
27th
U.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%734th of 966 in MO
Population15,438
23rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814133rd of 968 in MO
Uninsured rate4%
22nd
U.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%810th of 968 in MO
Population density146/sq mi
17th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi238th of 968 in MO
Residents under 1816.8%
14th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%775th of 968 in MO
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%527th of 967 in MO
Healthcare workers6.1%
9th
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%737th of 967 in MO
Per capita income$22,655
5th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695879th of 968 in MO
Rent-burdened renters24%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%687th of 908 in MO
Median earnings per worker$30,318
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780891st of 960 in MO
Self-employed workers3.8%
2nd
U.S. 10% · MO 9%892nd of 967 in MO
Median age20.5
1st
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39962nd of 968 in MO
Homeownership rate0.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%962nd of 966 in MO
Average commute9 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min933rd of 934 in MO
Residents 65 and older0.3%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%960th of 968 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.299
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465911th of 964 in MO

Measure	65473	Pulaski	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Government workers	31.4%	34.8%	13.2%	14.5%	99th	35th of 967
Work from home	35.6%	15.7%	13%	15.1%	98th	16th of 967
Veterans	14.5%	18.9%	7.3%	6.2%	97th	69th of 968
Housing vacancy	26%	13.3%	11.2%	10.1%	97th	165th of 966
Diversity index	67.7	50.3	40.1	61.4	89th	4th of 968
Unemployment rate	5.1%	4.7%	4%	5.2%	54th	248th of 967
Broadband access	91.9%	84.4%	89.3%	91%	48th	216th of 966
Foreign-born residents	7.8%	4.8%	4.5%	14.1%	42nd	73rd of 968
Median gross rent	$1,250	$1,112	$1,033	$1,413	40th	82nd of 783
Bachelor's degree or higher	25.6%	25.8%	32.4%	35.7%	35th	261st of 965
Median household income	$67,690	$64,466	$70,702	$80,734	32nd	367th of 934
Poverty rate	7.3%	12.7%	12.6%	12.5%	27th	734th of 966
Population	15,438	53,894	6,191,814	334,922,499	23rd	133rd of 968
Uninsured rate	4%	8.4%	8.8%	8.4%	22nd	810th of 968
Population density	146/sq mi	99/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	17th	238th of 968
Residents under 18	16.8%	21.9%	22.3%	22%	14th	775th of 968
Tech workers	0.8%	2.5%	3.4%	3.8%	10th	527th of 967
Healthcare workers	6.1%	9.6%	10.4%	9.7%	9th	737th of 967
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,655	$30,154	$39,695	$44,673	5th	879th of 968
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	24%	34.2%	45.6%	51.1%	3rd	687th of 908
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,318	$36,814	$45,780	$49,666	3rd	891st of 960
Self-employed workers	3.8%	6.7%	9%	10%	2nd	892nd of 967
Median age	20.5	27.8	39	38.9	1st	962nd of 968
Homeownership rateWeakness	0.3%	61.2%	68.1%	65.2%	1st	962nd of 966
Average commuteStrength	9 min	19.5 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	1st	933rd of 934
Residents 65 and older	0.3%	9.7%	17.9%	17.2%	1st	960th of 968
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.299	0.409	0.465	0.483	1st	911th of 964

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

11%

5–17

54%

18–24

20%

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

20.5

Under 18

16.8%

65 and over

0.3%

Race and ethnicity

White48%
Black15%
Hispanic26%
Asian2%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander2%
Other0.3%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

67.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

7.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

7.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

81%

Spanish

11%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,860
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 75.2%
Married couples: 65.3%
Living alone: 24.8%
Veterans (of adults): 14.5%
Male / female: 65% / 35%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

31%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

23%

$150–200k

$200k+

0.6%

Median household income

65473

$67,690

Pulaski Co.

$64,466

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,655

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

7.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.299

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

65473

—

Pulaski Co.

$189,800

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

65473

$1,250

Pulaski Co.

$1,112

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

25%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,513
Owner-occupied: 0.3%
Vacant: 26%
Median year built: 1995
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 24%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 3.1%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

24%

Carpooled

Transit

0.2%

Walked

35%

Bicycle

Worked from home

36%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

62%

10–19

29%

20–29

30–44

45–59

0.6%

60+

0.9%

Average commute

9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

82.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

12%

Office and admin

12%

Sales

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Healthcare

Police and fire

Education

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Management

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Industries

Retail

21%

Public administration

16%

Restaurants and hotels

15%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Manufacturing

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Other services

Construction

Information

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.9%

Wholesale

0.0%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$30,318

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

31.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	65473	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$38,894	$74,888
Service	$24,022	$26,804
Sales and office	$19,091	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$35,074	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,995	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

24%

Some college

34%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 97%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.6%
Households with broadband: 91.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 80.2%
No internet access: 4.1%
Without health insurance: 4%
Limited-English households: 1.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Fort Leonard Wood
State: Missouri
County: Pulaski County
Center point: 37.7099° N, 92.1479° W
Land area: 106 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Fort Leonard Wood (unincorporated)22% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 65473

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
65534	Laquey, MO	6.2 mi	502	$72,500	$150,700
65461	Duke, MO	7 mi	97	$63,036	$193,800
65584	Saint Robert, MO	8.3 mi	10,553	$63,328	$210,000
65457	Devils Elbow, MO	9.5 mi	177	$72,940	$216,800
65583	Waynesville, MO	10 mi	14,711	$76,626	$226,400
65436	Beulah, MO	12 mi	21	—	—
65557	Roby, MO	13 mi	314	$97,650	$236,200
65550	Newburg, MO	15 mi	3,181	$71,275	$146,900
65552	Plato, MO	15 mi	2,378	$63,894	$189,000
65462	Edgar Springs, MO	16 mi	1,264	$54,712	$121,000
65556	Richland, MO	16 mi	4,823	$38,194	$108,400
65529	Jerome, MO	18 mi	187	$111,618	—

Questions about 65473

What city is zip code 65473?

65473 is assigned to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 65473 in?

65473 is in Pulaski County, Missouri.

What is the population of 65473?

About 15,438 people live in 65473, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 65473 in?

65473 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 65473?

The median household income in 65473 is $67,690.

What zip codes are near 65473?

The closest zip codes to 65473 are 65534, 65461, 65584, 65457, 65583.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65473, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.