The U.S. ZIP Code 65473 is associated with Fort Leonard Wood, MO in Pulaski County. The current population estimate is 16,026. Median househould income is at $51,364, with an estimated 3% of the population living below the poverty line. The median age in 65473 is estimated to at 20.8 years, and about 0.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. About 96.8% of residents in this Missouri region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $21,227.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 65473 is $51,364, while the region's mean household income is $63,888. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,227. The per capita income in ZIP Code 65473 of $21,227 is approximately 31.1% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,810. An estimated 2.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 73.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.2% of the population in 65473 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 25.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.3% of 65473 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 28.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 25.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.3% |
In ZIP Code 65473, 96.8% of the population graduated high school, while 39.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.6% in this Pulaski County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 16.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 33.7% |
| Associate's degree | 6.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 25.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 13.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 65473, 95.2% is one race, while 4.8% are two or more races. Approximately 20.8% of 65473 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 65473 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (68.0%), followed by Black or African American (21.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Black or African American | 21.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.7% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2.1% |
| Some other race | 5.3% |
In ZIP Code 65473, 76.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 15.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.5% of homes. Lastly, 1.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Pulaski County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 76.8% |
| Spanish | 15.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.5% |
| Other languages | 1.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 65473 are younger than average. The median age of 20.8 years in ZIP Code 65473 is approximately 45.41% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 0.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 27.5% of the population in 65473 falls in the age group 15 to 19 years, while an estimated 25.6% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 65473 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 27.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 25.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 20.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 2.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 0.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 0.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 0.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 65473 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 13.7% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 65473 is high blood pressure, as approximately 13.5% of adults 18 and older in this Pulaski County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 6.5% |
| High blood pressure | 13.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 1.1% |
| Current asthma | 9.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 2.1% |
| High cholesterol | 13.7% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 0.8% |
| Stroke | 0.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 65473 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 67.6% of those 18 and above in 65473 list visits to doctor for routine checkup, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 65473 include sleeping less than 7 hours (33.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (30.7% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 30.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 67.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 60.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 57.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 25.4% |
| Current smoking | 12.8% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 18.5% |
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 65473, an estimated 22.9% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 17.8% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Pulaski County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 17.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
In 65473, 90.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 36.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 10.4 minutes. Approximately 20.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 65473 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 19.1% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 65473 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.2% |
| Construction | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.1% |
| Retail trade | 14.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.0% |
| Information | 0.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 12.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 20.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.5% |
| Public administration | 19.1% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 65473, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 65473 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Pulaski County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 10 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Vehicle loan or lease | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 4 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 2 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 2 |
| Unable to get your credit report or credit score | 2 |
| Problem with a lender or other company charging your account | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 65473 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.16 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.24% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.7% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 65473 | 9.27¢/kWh | 9.66¢/kWh | 8.75¢/kWh |
| Missouri | 11.43¢/kWh | 9.33¢/kWh | 7.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 65473 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.13 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.52 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.83 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.42 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.64 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.92 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.93 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.94 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.01 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.14 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.53 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.89 | 1.78 | 5.46 |