65473 ZIP Code — Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Pulaski County, Missouri
ZIP code 65473 is located in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 105.50 square miles and serves a population of 15,615 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.
About ZIP code 65473
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 99%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $64,890. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
15,615
population
105.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
65473 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 65473
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65473. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Leonard Wood | Acceptable |
| Fort Leonard Wood | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
65457 Devils Elbow (8.1 mi)
65583 Waynesville (8.2 mi)
65534 Laquey (10.1 mi)
65462 Edgar Springs (11.1 mi)
65557 Roby (14.1 mi)
65552 Plato (14.6 mi)
65550 Newburg (16 mi)
65556 Richland (17.1 mi)
65470 Falcon (17.6 mi)
65542 Licking (18 mi)
65570 Success (18.1 mi)
65452 Crocker (18.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,615 |
| Population density | 148 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 169 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 105.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.87 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.7004 |
| Longitude | -92.1180 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 573 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.1% | 43.6% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.9% | 35.1% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.8% | 18.9% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.3% | 2.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
15,615
Population
148
People per sq mi
20.6
Median age
$64,890
Median household income
$20,304
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$1,147
Median monthly rent
1.2%
Home ownership
6.2%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
608
Housing units
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
565
Under 5
364
596
5–9
383
362
10–14
233
2,681
15–19
1,724
2,383
20–24
1,532
1,800
25–34
1,158
715
35–44
460
270
45–54
173
50
55–59
32
47
60–64
30
32
65–74
20
3
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,868 | 18.4% |
| 18 and over | 12,747 | 81.6% |
| 65 and over | 57 | 0.4% |
| Median age | 20.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
51.6%
Black or African American
16%
Two or more races
16%
Hispanic or Latino
9%
Asian
3.5%
Other race
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,853 | 51.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,751 | 16% |
| Two or more races | 2,740 | 16% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,552 | 9% |
| Asian | 599 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 296 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 201 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 175 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.1% | 43.6% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.9% | 35.1% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.8% | 18.9% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.3% | 2.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.2%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
9.6%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
28.5%
$75k–$100k
18.1%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
2.0%
$200k+
0.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 28.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.0% |
| $200k+ | 0.8% |
| Median income | $64,890 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
56.0%
$300k–$500k
44.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $1,147 |
| Owner occupied | 1.2% |
| Renter occupied | 98.8% |
| Vacant | 22.3% |
| Single-family detached | 32.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.16 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 9.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.7% |
| 3 or more | 8.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.6% |
| Electricity | 68.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Solar | 3.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,243 | 61.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 83 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 324 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 378 | 18.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,159 | 57.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 30 | 1.5% |
| Average household size | 3.14 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 74.5% | 53.9% |
| Married | 23.9% | 38.6% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 1.3% | 6.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
0.1%
HS graduate
18.2%
Some college, no degree
39.6%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
18.1%
Graduate / professional
12.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 242 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 153 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,202 | 22.5% |
| High school | 1,469 | 27.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,267 | 42.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
20.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.9%
Public administration
17.1%
Education & healthcare
14.9%
Construction
6.8%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Professional & management
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Other services
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Information
0.4%
Wholesale trade
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.6% |
| Service | 29.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 16.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.8% |
| Government | 35.0% |
| Self-employed | 2.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 26.5% |
| Carpool | 2.9% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 64.5% |
| Work from home | 5.6% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 9.7 |
Poverty
All people
6.2%
Under 18 years
8.8%
18 and over
4.2%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
35.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 2.6% |
| Retirement income | 0.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.8% |
| High blood pressure | 11.4% |
| High cholesterol | 11.4% |
| Diabetes | 2.0% |
| Heart disease | 1.1% |
| Stroke | 0.6% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 5.6% |
| Kidney disease | 0.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.1% |
| Cancer | 0.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.2% |
| Binge drinking | 26.7% |
| No physical activity | 17.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.3% |
| Poor mental health | 17.8% |
| Poor physical health | 5.2% |
| No health insurance | 20.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.8% |
| Visited dentist | 57.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 71.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 671 | 13.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 42.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.6% |
| Public insurance | 15.9% |
| No insurance | 7.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,686 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 877 | 6.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 458 | 3.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 206 | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 147 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,075 | 90.1% |
| Born in same state | 13,609 | 87.2% |
| Born in different state | 1,600 | 10.2% |
| Foreign born | 466 | 3.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,540 | 9.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 570 | 37.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,327 | 8.5% |
| French | 787 | 5% |
| German | 247 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 130 | 0.8% |
| Arab | 126 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 33 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 13.0% |
| Internet access | 98.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65473
What city is ZIP code 65473 in?
ZIP code 65473 is primarily assigned to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 65473 in?
ZIP code 65473 falls within Pulaski County, Missouri.
Is ZIP code 65473 mostly rentals?
99% of occupied units in ZIP code 65473 are renter-occupied.
Does ZIP code 65473 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 65473 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 65473?
ZIP code 65473 has an estimated population of 15,615 residents, with a density of 148 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 65473?
The median household income in ZIP code 65473 is $64,890, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 65473 in?
ZIP code 65473 observes the CST timezone.